Hans News Service Mahabubnagar

“TheTelangana government has decided to observe the birth and death anniversaries of Panduga Sayanna, a prominent figure in the history of the Telangana Armed Struggle,” informed Minister Vakiti Srihari here on Thursday; a special committee would be constituted to scientifically determine the dates of the commemorations.

The announcement was made during a meeting held along with Mudiraj Corporation Chairman Borra Gyaneshwar. The meeting was attended by Panduga Sayanna’s biographer Indiramma, former ZPTC member Bekkam Janardhan, Telangana Mudiraj Mahasabha district president Mettukadi Prabhakar, Panduga Sayanna Social Service Society president Krishna Mudiraj, and Sayanna’s descendants Narsimlu, Chennayya, and Srinivas, among others.

Addressing the gathering, Vakiti said the government is committed to preserving Panduga Sayanna’s legacy and introducing his sacrifices to future generations. He stated that the committee would examine historical and scientific evidence to resolve the long-standing ambiguity over the dates of Sayanna’s birth and death anniversaries. “All leaders present at the meeting would be included as members of the committee,” he added.

The minister said that after the committee submits its report, the proposal would be placed before the Chief Minister, following which the government would officially finalise the dates and conduct the commemorative events.

The decision was welcomed by admirers of Panduga Sayanna, members of the Bahujan community, and those who have worked to preserve his history.