Hyderabad, Aug. 18 -- The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday commemorated the birth anniversary of Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud at the party's state office, with floral tributes paid to the legendary figure.
The programme was organised by the BJP OBC Morcha and Geeta Cell.
Speaking on the occasion, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao expressed gratitude to the state government for its decision to install a statue of Papanna Goud at Tank Bund, calling it a long-standing demand of the BJP. He hailed Papanna Goud as a warrior who stood against the Mughal empire and the oppressive feudal system, dedicating his life to the poor and marginalized.
"Papanna Goud fought for justice and became a martyr for the downtrod...