Overview
- The new coalition government officially organized Latchanna’s 116th birth anniversary statewide for the first time, with a principal ceremony at the Tirupati district collectorate on August 16.
- Collector Dr. S. Venkateshwar laid floral tributes at Latchanna’s portrait and underscored his pivotal role in the freedom movement and lifelong advocacy for marginalized farmers and backward communities.
- BC Welfare Department officials and leaders from the Tirupati BC Welfare Association, including Tummala Changayya and Jyotsna, attended the observance to affirm institutional support for his social justice initiatives.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed Latchanna on social media as an emblem of struggle and courage for oppressed classes and celebrated the coalition government’s decision to honor his legacy.
- HRD Minister Nara Lokesh described Latchanna as a “beacon of hope” for the downtrodden community and called on citizens to carry forward his ideals beyond partisan boundaries.