Paidi Lakshmayya
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Paidi Lakshmayya BA, B.L. (Telugu
: పైడి లక్ష్మయ్య) (April 26, 1904 – April 28, 1987) was Indian Parliamentarian, actor, writer and administrator. He was born to Shri Musalappa in Achampalle village in Kambadur
mandal in Anantapur district
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. After primary education in the village, he graduated as Telugu language
as main subject in 1932. He studied Bachelor of Law from Madras Law College.
He was member of Congress party since 1947. After successful tenure in local politics, he was elected to the 1st Lok Sabha
from Ananthapur
constituency in 1952 as member of Indian National Congress
. He visited Russia
as a Parliamentary delegation and drafted useful suggestions on Agricultural reforms.
In 1957 Andhra Pradesh appointed as Commissioner of Endowments department. During his tenure he developed many Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh. He took special interest in the development of Srisailam
temple. Later on he worked as Chairmain of Srisailam Devasthanam.
He wrote some dramas and poetic works; important amongst are Markandeya vijayam, Mahatma Kabir, Samsara Nauka, Sai Leelalu, Srisaila Mallikarjuna Mahatyam, Srisaileeyam. He was President of Rayalaseema Dramatic Association, Anantapur between 1944 and 1949. He wrote his autobiography with title "Jnapakalu - Vyapakalu" in 1954.
Andhra University
honored him with Kala Prapoorna (Honorary Doctorate).
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...
: పైడి లక్ష్మయ్య) (April 26, 1904 – April 28, 1987) was Indian Parliamentarian, actor, writer and administrator. He was born to Shri Musalappa in Achampalle village in Kambadur
Kambadur
Kambadur is a village and a mandal in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Erymology:The name Kambadur is derived from a monolithic stone carving in the shape of a lotus which adorns the ceiling of the main Malleshwaraswami temple on the outskirts of the...
mandal in Anantapur district
Anantapur district
Anantapur District , ) is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. The district headquarters is Anantapur City. It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.- Geography :...
, 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...
, 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...
. After primary education in the village, he graduated as Telugu language
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...
as main subject in 1932. He studied Bachelor of Law from Madras Law College.
He was member of Congress party since 1947. After successful tenure in local politics, he was elected to the 1st Lok Sabha
1st Lok Sabha
The First Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India's first general election. The 1st Lok Sabha lasted its full tenure of five years and was dissolved on 4 April 1957.- Important Members :- List of Members by state :...
from Ananthapur
Anantapur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Anantapur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh state in southern India.-Assembly segments:Anantapur Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following Legislative Assembly segments:...
constituency in 1952 as member of Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
. He visited Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
as a Parliamentary delegation and drafted useful suggestions on Agricultural reforms.
In 1957 Andhra Pradesh appointed as Commissioner of Endowments department. During his tenure he developed many Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh. He took special interest in the development of Srisailam
Srisailam
Srisailam is a holy town and mandal, situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of River Krishna, about 232 km south of Hyderabad....
temple. Later on he worked as Chairmain of Srisailam Devasthanam.
He wrote some dramas and poetic works; important amongst are Markandeya vijayam, Mahatma Kabir, Samsara Nauka, Sai Leelalu, Srisaila Mallikarjuna Mahatyam, Srisaileeyam. He was President of Rayalaseema Dramatic Association, Anantapur between 1944 and 1949. He wrote his autobiography with title "Jnapakalu - Vyapakalu" in 1954.
Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
honored him with Kala Prapoorna (Honorary Doctorate).