Who among the following leaders went on an indefinite fast that led to his death demanding that the Telegu speaking area should be separated from rest of the Madras province?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Potti Sriramulu
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Potti Sriramulu, a freedom fighter and Gandhian, undertook an indefinite fast in 1952 demanding a separate state for Telugu-speaking people.
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After 56 days of fasting, he died, which triggered widespread protests and ultimately led to the creation of Andhra State in 1953 (later Andhra Pradesh).