Writer, academician Leela Prasad died of prolonged illness
Dr. Gunta Leela Varaprasad, an assistant professor and journalist, has passed away following a prolonged illness. Colleagues and academic peers have paid tribute to his three-decade career in journalism and his contributions to regional literature.
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Documents the passing of a notable regional academic and journalist, acknowledging his contributions to local political and social discourse.
Assistant Professor of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University Gunta Leela Varaprasad died of prolonged illness in Shyamsundarapuram village of Tekkali Assembly constituency of Srikakulam district in the early hours of Sunday.
Mr. Leela Varaprasad started his career as a journalist in 1995 has written several books on the issues of North Andhra region and caught the attention of many academicians and research scholars of the State. He penned several books on the political service of veteran public representatives and their contribution to the society.
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