Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and MLA Matta Ragamayi unveiled the statue of Acharya Konda Laxman Bapuji at the Sathupalli Municipal Office in Khammam district. Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao stated that Konda Laxman Bapuji's role in the formation of Telangana is unforgettable.
According to HMTV, after unveiling the statue of Konda Laxman Bapuji in front of the municipal office in Sathupalli town, Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao spoke about the roles of Gandhiji and Bapuji in the Telangana movement and the Indian independence movement.
HMTV reported that he fought throughout his life for handloom workers and for Telangana democracy. HMTV also stated that he did not hold any political positions until Telangana was formed.
The minister announced that the Revanth Reddy government has established a university (IIHT) in Bapuji's name. He explained that through this, children from all castes will receive free training in new technologies.
Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao revealed that the government is providing full support to handloom workers by teaching them modern technology in line with changing times. He added that the responsibility of purchasing sarees through women's associations is being implemented in government offices.
The minister stated that measures are being taken to provide irrigation water to Dammapeta, Sathupalli, Wyra, and Vemsoor mandals through Sreeramapuram, Bethupalli, and Veshyakanthala lakes. These initiatives will benefit the local population in Telangana, particularly in the agricultural sector.
