B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
(1880-1957)
Political Party: Indian National Congress
Biography: Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya was born on 24 November, 1880, in Masulipatnam (now Machilipatnam) located in present-day Andhra Pradesh. He pursued his medical education at Madras Medical College. From 1906 to 1916, he practiced medicine in Masulipatnam before giving up his medical career to fully dedicate himself to India’s freedom struggle.
Sitaramayya's involvement in the Indian independence movement began in 1916 when he joined the Indian National Congress. He actively participated in movements such as the Home Rule Movement, the Salt Satyagraha, and the Quit India Movement. His contributions to the Congress party were significant, leading to his election as its president in 1948 during the Jaipur Session. He was imprisoned multiple times for his participation in these movements.
As a member of the Constituent Assembly Negotiating Committee, he was instrumental in integrating princely states into the Indian Union. He also chaired the Committee of Chief Commissioner's Provinces, which made recommendations on Delhi's administrative and legislative framework. His legacy extends beyond politics, as he founded several institutions, including Andhra Bank and the English weekly "Janmabhumi."
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