Indian politician
M. Venkaiah Naidu with the statue of Nadimpalli Venkata Lakshmi Narsimharao in Guntur
Nadimpalli Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (1 January 1890 – 16 January 1978) (often known as N.V.L.) of Guntur popularly known as "Guntur Kesari" was an Indian freedom fighter who worked in tandem with "Andhra Kesari" Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu . In 1953 he acted as pro tem speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly .
Early life and education
He was born on 1 January 1890 in Guntur to parents Ramaiah and Lakshmamma.[ 1]
After graduating from Andhra Christian College in Guntur he travelled to England with his childhood friend Duggirala Gopalakrishnayya (Andhra Ratna ) where he studied for his M.A. Hons (Economics) at Edinburgh University . He was then called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn .[ 2] [ 3]
Career
In 1915, he enrolled in the Madras High Court .He joined the office as a junior to Tanguturi Prakasam (Andhra Kesari). He was nominated as chairman of Guntur Municipal Council by Shri Motilal Nehru , After he gave a welcome address to the committee led by Motilal Nehru defying the orders of the British Collector.[ 4]
In 1922, N.V.L Narasimharao was the first person to hoist the Flag of India during British rule when he did so on the Guntur Municipality building.[ 5]
Jinnah Tower
The Jinnah Tower project, initiated under the visionary leadership of NVL Narasimha Rao, aimed to promote communal harmony and bridge cultural divides within the city.[ 6]
Salt Satyagraha in Coastal Andhra
In 1930 he actively participated in the Salt March in Coastal Andhra , led by Mahatma Gandhi . As a Chairman of Municipality he made all employees volunteers to the Salt Satyagraha .[ 7]
Andhra Legislative Assembly
In 1953, just after the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh , when Kurnool was the capital, he was made pro tem speaker of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly .[ 8]
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