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Posted 05 Jul 2025

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The Union Defence Minister paid tribute to Alluri Sitaram Raju on his 128th birth anniversary. 

Early Childhood: 

  • Birth Place: Born on 04 July 1897, at Mogallu near Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. 

Contribution:-

  • Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM)
    • He inspired the tribals to seek justice in the local panchayat courts and boycott the colonial courts.
    • He persuaded people to wear khadi and give up drinking. 
  • Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924): It is also known as the Manyam (which means forest area) Rebellion. 
    • He is also referred as “Manyam Veerudu” (Hero of the Jungles) by the local people. 
    • In August 1922, Shri Alluri Sitarama Raju launched a movement against British tyranny rule.
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  • Rampa Rebellion
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