Mallu Swarajyam
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Mallu Swarajyam was an Indian politician.
of Andhra Pradesh
in India
.
under Nizam. She was named Swarajyam in deference to the wishes of several of her relatives who participated in the satyagraha in response to a call given by Mahatma Gandhi
as part of the struggle to attain swaraj (self-rule, or independence) from the British.
At the age of 10, she read Maxim Gorky’s work Mother, and that proved to be the source of inspiration for her. She transformed herself into a revolutionary, mobilizing people against the Nizam’s Razakars. Her stint in public life began at the age of 11 when, in response to a call given by the Andhra Mahasabha to end bonded labour, she defied the family norms and distributed rice to bonded labourers hailing from different castes and communities. Mallu Swarajyam became the commander of a 'dalam' fighting against Zamindars and carried a prize of Rs
.10,000 on her head during that time.
The Communist Party of India
was fighting with arms under the banner of Andhra Mahasabha
against the cruel rule of the Nizam and bonded labour in the state.
Her husband Mallu Venkata Narasimha Reddy
and her brother Bhimreddy Narasimha Reddy
, who died in 2008, both members of the communist movement in the State, had a profound influence on her life. The Communist Party of India
expanded the scope of the armed struggle from being a means to free bonded labour to one that would take land from the zamindars and distribute it among the poor.
She later actively participated in the welfare of the local peasants and was also a major leader in the Communist party of India. She was elected to the parliament from Nalgonda Constituency.
's Praja Rajyam Party
and lost her deposit, losing to Gutha Sukhendar reddy.
Early life
Born into a semi-feudal family in the backward Nalgonda districtNalgonda district
Nalgonda / Nallagonda District is a district in Andhra Pradesh. It has a population of 3,483,648 of which 13.32% is urban as of 2001.-Etymology:Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla & Konda i.e...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Career
During the period, Nalgonda district was a part of the Hyderabad StateHyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
under Nizam. She was named Swarajyam in deference to the wishes of several of her relatives who participated in the satyagraha in response to a call given by Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
as part of the struggle to attain swaraj (self-rule, or independence) from the British.
At the age of 10, she read Maxim Gorky’s work Mother, and that proved to be the source of inspiration for her. She transformed herself into a revolutionary, mobilizing people against the Nizam’s Razakars. Her stint in public life began at the age of 11 when, in response to a call given by the Andhra Mahasabha to end bonded labour, she defied the family norms and distributed rice to bonded labourers hailing from different castes and communities. Mallu Swarajyam became the commander of a 'dalam' fighting against Zamindars and carried a prize of Rs
Ruble
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.10,000 on her head during that time.
The Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India
The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925...
was fighting with arms under the banner of Andhra Mahasabha
Andhra Mahasabha
Andhra Mahasabha was a people's organisation in the erstwhile Hyderabad state of India. Started as a subsidiary of the Indian National Congress, it had later moved away from it permanently to join hands with the Communist Party of India.- History :...
against the cruel rule of the Nizam and bonded labour in the state.
Her husband Mallu Venkata Narasimha Reddy
Mallu Venkata Narasimha Reddy
Comrade Mallu Venkata Narasimha Reddy was one the leaders and fighters of the armed struggle against the oppressive rule of Nizam...
and her brother Bhimreddy Narasimha Reddy
Bhimreddy Narasimha Reddy
Comrade Bhimreddy Narasimha Reddy was a freedom fighter and a leader of the Telangana Rebellion, fighting for the liberation of the Telangana region of India from the oppressive rule of the Nizam...
, who died in 2008, both members of the communist movement in the State, had a profound influence on her life. The Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India
The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925...
expanded the scope of the armed struggle from being a means to free bonded labour to one that would take land from the zamindars and distribute it among the poor.
She later actively participated in the welfare of the local peasants and was also a major leader in the Communist party of India. She was elected to the parliament from Nalgonda Constituency.
Personal life
She has two sons Mallu Goutham Reddy a doctor and Mallu Nagarjun Reddy a leading advocate from Nalgonda District. She also has a daughter Karuna who contested in the 2009 Elections from Nalgonda from ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
's Praja Rajyam Party
Praja Rajyam Party
Praja Rajyam was a regional political party in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, founded by Telugu cinema actor Chiranjeevi on August 26, 2008.On 2011, 6 February it was officially announced that the party would be merging into Indian National Congress...
and lost her deposit, losing to Gutha Sukhendar reddy.
External links
- Mallu Swarajyam’s plea to government www.Hindu.com
- The Pioneers: Mallu Swarajyam www.hinduonnet.com
- Interview with Mallu Swarajyam