Bouloussou Soubramanion Sastroulou
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Bouloussou Soubramania Sastroulou (Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...

: బులుసు సుబ్రహ్మణ్య శాస్త్రులు; 1874–1941) was Diwan, Conseiller local and Judge Advocate during French colonial rule in Yanaon in early 20th century.

Birth

Soubramania Sastroulou was born in Yanam in 1874 and was brought up by his grandmother Veerubhotla Mahalakshmamma (whose native is Nimmaluru near Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...

). He was born to Bouloussou Jagannadasastroulou (జగన్నాథశాస్త్రులు) through his second wife, Vincatanarassamma (వెంకటనరసమ్మ). Later, he grew up as very prominent personality in Yanam during French Reign in early 20th century.

Political career

He was one of Bezawada Bapa Naidou
Bezawada Bapa Naidou
Bezawada Bapa Naidou was grandson of Bezawada Bapanaya, the first Mayor of Yanam. He was one of the two powerful political leaders in Yanam during French rule. It was told that he was very soft natured person and a vaishnavite. He was a humble and powerful politician in his times. Bouloussou...

's four councillors in the "Conseil Local de Yanaon" between 1928 and 1931 and later on under Kamichetty Venugopala Rao Naidou from 1931–1934. He was very prominent personality and loyal follower of Bapa Naidou
Bezawada Bapa Naidou
Bezawada Bapa Naidou was grandson of Bezawada Bapanaya, the first Mayor of Yanam. He was one of the two powerful political leaders in Yanam during French rule. It was told that he was very soft natured person and a vaishnavite. He was a humble and powerful politician in his times. Bouloussou...

. Monsieur Diwan Bouloussou S Sastroulou had been one of the Judge Advocate (Assesseur) for Criminal court of Yanaon and even he worked as Diwan for Manyam Zamindar
Manyam Zamindar
Manyam Zamindar were Zamindars from the family of Manyam, belonging to the Komati Arya Vysya Caste. They actively participated in the administrative and financial affairs of Yanaon in French India. In first half of twentieth century, the last Manyam Zamindar died without a male heir and was...

 before being elected as Councillor . He was also been elected to "Conseil Local de Yanaon". Apart from M.Puniamourtoula, he is the only famous politician from élite Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...

 caste which is a minority in Yanam which has Kapu
Kapu (caste)
Kapu refers to a social grouping of the sub-castes Telaga, Balija found primarily in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The etymology of the name is variously given as "to protect",, "agricultor" , "watchman", or "watching"...

 majority.
He was one of the very rare genuine and humble politicians of his time. His fame was so high that every Pondicherry Governor General who come to Yanam, used to visit his house. He is well known for his elegant fluency in French language. He was provided with royal escort and honours throughout his life.

Family

His wife Bouloussou Souria Pragassame was the sister of former minister of Madras and 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...

, Kala Venkata Rao
Kala Venkata Rao
Kala Venkata Rao was freedom fighter, politician in Andhra Pradesh, India. He was former Vice-President and General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee .-Birth:...

. He had three sons namely, Bulusu Jagannatha Sastry, Bulusu Lakshmi Narayana and Bulusu Satyanarayana Murthy. His Co-brother-in-Law
Co brother
Co-brother is a term popular in certain parts of Southern India but is mostly unknown elsewhere. A co-brother is one's wife's sister's husband ....

 was Sripada Krishnamurty Sastry
Sripada Krishnamurty Sastry
Krishna Murthy Sastry of Sripada family, lived between AD 1866 – 1960, was a native of Devarapalli of West Godavari district. He was the first poet laureate of Andhra Pradesh. He composed more than a hundred works in Telugu...

, the first poet laureate
Poet Laureate
A poet laureate is a poet officially appointed by a government and is often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events...

 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...

.

His elder son Bulusu Jagannatha Sastry, very close friend of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, was one of the most educated (passed out from Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University , is a premier educational and research institution in India.It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal and comprises two campuses - the main campus at Jadavpur and the new campus at Salt Lake...

) and highly qualified persons who lived in Yanam at that time. However he was completely out of political affairs in Yanam, thereby putting an end to the family of the Bouloussou's influence in Yanam politics.

Titles Held

  • Diwan Of Manyam Zamindari of Yanaon.
  • Judge Advocate (Assesseur) for Criminal Court of Yanaon during 1934.

Offices held

See also

  • Telugu people
    Telugu people
    The Telugu people or Telugu Prajalu are an ethnic group of India. They are the native speakers of the Telugu language, the most commonly spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali...

  • Yanam Municipality
    Yanam Municipality
    Municipalité de Yanaon was created by a French Metropolitan Decree dated March 12, 1880. Yanaon municipality had 12 seats . Citizens from each ward elect one representative for "Conseil Municipal de Yanaon"...

  • Municipal Administration in French India
    Municipal Administration in French India
    Though the French established colonies in India in the 17th century itself, it was not until the end of the 19th century they started civil administration in French India.-French Metropolitan Decree:...

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