Who among the following undertook a fast unto death in 1952 demanding separate state of Andhra?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Potti Sriramulu
Potti Sriramulu, a Congress leader and a veteran Gandhian, began a fast unto death on 19 October 1952 demanding a separate state of Andhra, and died during the fast after 56 days; the formation of Andhra was announced in December 1952.
NCERT (2025-26): “Reorganisation of States … The movement gathered momentum as a result of the Central government’s vacillation. Potti Sriramulu, a Congress leader and a veteran Gandhian, went on an indefinite fast that led to his death after 56 days. This caused great unrest and resulted in violent outbursts in Andhra region. People in large numbers took to the streets. Many were injured or lost their lives in police firing. In Madras, several legislators resigned their seats in protest. Finally, the Prime Minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state in December 1952.”
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