Honoring Sunnam Rajayya: 5th Death Anniversary Observed

Fast summary

• Tribals and family members commemorated the legacy of three-time Bhadrachalam MLA Sunnam Rajayya on his fifth death anniversary.
• Sunnam Rajayya, a senior CPI(Marxist) leader, served as MLA in 1999, 2004, and 2014. He passed away due to covid-19 on august 3, 2020.
• Rajayya was noted for leading movements advocating for the rights of Polavaram project displaced persons, tendu leaf collectors, and bamboo collectors in the Godavari Valley.
• floral tributes were offered at his memorial located in Sunnavarigudem village in V. R. Puram Mandal of Alluri sitarama Raju district on Sunday.
• His wife,Chukkamma,continues to live in the village and earns her livelihood through agriculture.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Sunnam Rajayya’s legacy reflects a notable example of political leadership blended with grassroots activism within Andhra Pradesh’s tribal communities. By championing causes such as displacement due to advancement projects and ensuring economic rights for natural resource harvesters like tendu leaf and bamboo collectors,he emerged as both a representative voice for marginalized groups and an impactful leader from CPI(Marxist).

The observance of his death anniversary underscores ongoing reverence among local tribal populations for leaders who address social justice concerns relevant to thier lived realities. This event highlights the potential influence community-oriented leadership has within regions marked by socio-economic vulnerabilities such as Chitoor Agency or Godavari Valley areas. Sustaining inclusive approaches toward development while preserving equitable representation may remain critical policy challenges ahead.

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