Overview
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu led tributes across the state on the 73rd death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu.
- Officials said 6.8 acres in Amaravati have been allotted within CRDA limits for a 58-foot statue, with work described as nearing completion.
- Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana announced plans to develop Juvvaladinne in Nellore district as a tourist destination, with site reviews and discussions to follow with the Chief Minister.
- The YSR Congress Party condemned proposals to seek public donations for the statue as an insult, arguing the state should fully fund such memorials and criticizing changes to State Formation Day observance.
- Industry minister T. G. Bharath cited a ₹1 crore pledge from TGV Group for the Amaravati site, civic groups pressed for a schoolbook lesson and funding for a Chennai memorial, and the CM proposed observing a Day of Sacrifice with related preservation efforts.