Father of andhrapradesh , potti sreeramulu

Born 16 March 1901 Madras Presidency, British India Died 15 December 1952 (aged 51) Chennai, Union of India Cause of death Died after fasting for statehood Resting place Chennai Nationality Indian Other names Amarajeevi Education sanitary engineering Known for Hunger strike for andhra Parent(s) Guravayya and Mahalakshmamma Potti Sreeramulu (Telugu: పొట్టి శ్రీరాములు, IAST: Poṭṭi Śrīrāmulu; 16 March 1901 – 15 December 1952), was an Indian revolutionary. Commenting on Sreeramulu's dedication and fasting ability, Mohandas Gandhi once said, "If only I have eleven more followers like Sriramulu I will win freedom [from British rule] in a year."[1] Sreeramulu is revered as Amarajeevi ("Immortal Being") in the Andhra region for his self-sacrifice for the Andhra cause. He became famous for undertaking a hunger strike in support of the formation of an Indian state for the Telugu-speaking population of Madras Presidency; he lost his life in the process. His death sparked public rioting and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru declared the intent by the newly liberated nation to form Andhra State three days following the death of Sreeramulu.