AP CM Naidu Pays Tributes to Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu on Birth Anniversary
Naidu said Prakasam’s character and courage would be remembered forever.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-08-23 06:35 GMT
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid tributes to Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Sunday.
In a message shared on X, Naidu said Prakasam Panthulu believed in simplicity, dedication and discipline, and had the courage to confront anyone. He said Prakasam stood as a symbol of the bravery of the Telugu people and dedicated his life to their welfare.
Naidu said Prakasam’s character and courage would be remembered forever.
Tanguturi Prakasam born into a very poor Brahmin family on August 23, 1872 became first chief minister of Andhra state, the first state to be formed on linguistic basis. Later, he played a prominent role in the formation of Andhra Pradesh.