1 History & Culture · 1.5.10 Andhra Mahasabha and Andhra State

1.5.10.4 Potti Sriramulu's fast and the formation of Andhra State 1953

Potti Sriramulu's fast unto death in Madras (October–December 1952) and the upheaval after his death forced the Centre to concede Andhra State, which was formed on 1 October 1953 as the first state created on a linguistic basis after independence.

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  • Potti Sriramulu
  • Amarajeevi
  • fast unto death
  • 19 October 1952
  • 15 December 1952
  • Bulusu Sambamurthy
  • Mylapore
  • Madras
  • C. Rajagopalachari
  • Nehru
  • 19 December 1952
  • Wanchoo Committee
  • K.N. Wanchoo
  • Rajasthan High Court
  • Andhra State Act 1953
  • 1 October 1953
  • Kurnool
  • 11 districts
  • Bellary
  • Salt Satyagraha
  • temple entry 1946
  • Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

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