PM recently paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary (2nd August).
About Pingali Venkayya (1876 - 1963)
- Born in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Freedom fighter who believed in Gandhian Principles.
Key Contribution
- Designed Indian National Flag on request of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Served as a soldier in the British Army in South Africa during the Anglo Boer war in Africa.
- Participated in different movements including Swadeshi Andolan under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Literary works: 'Bharatha Deshaniki Oka Jatiya Patakam' (National flag of India)
- Earned several titles, including Patthi (Cotton) Venkayya & Jhanda (flag) Venkayya.
Values
Courage, Nationalism, Patriotism, etc.