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Posted 03 Aug 2024

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PM recently paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary (2nd August).

About Pingali Venkayya (1876 - 1963)

  • Born in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Freedom fighter who believed in Gandhian Principles.
A digitally illustrated image of Pingali Venkayya.

Key Contribution

  • Designed Indian National Flag on request of Mahatma Gandhi. 
  • Served as a soldier in the British Army in South Africa during the Anglo Boer war in Africa. 
  • Participated in different movements including Swadeshi Andolan under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Literary works: 'Bharatha Deshaniki Oka Jatiya Patakam' (National flag of India)
  • Earned several titles, including Patthi (Cotton) Venkayya & Jhanda (flag) Venkayya.

Values 

Courage, Nationalism, Patriotism, etc.

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  • Freedom fighter
  • Pingali Venkayya
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