Alluri sitarama raju: As the leader of

As the leader of the Manyam rebellion or the Rampa Rebellion of 1922, Alluri Sitarama Raju led his forces against the British colonial rulers with an aim of expelling them from the Eastern Ghats region in the erstwhile Madras Presidency. Terming Alluri Sitarama Raju a symbol of India’s culture, tribal identity, valour, ideals and values, the Prime Minister remarked that from the birth of Sitaram Raju Garu to his sacrifice, his life journey is an inspiration to all of us. Alluri Sitarama Raju Context (PIB): The 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju is being observed. Sitarama Raju was born on July 4, 1897, into a middle-class family in a village near Visakhapatnam. The 4th of July, the individual’s birth date, is celebrated as a state festival of Andhra Pradesh. Alluri Sitarama Raju is not just a historical figure—he is a living embodiment of tribal identity, resistance, and self-sacrifice. His life teaches modern India that when a person stands for self-respect, culture, and community, even empires can tremble.