Rich tributes paid to Gurajada in Vijayawada

Vijayawada: A poet, playwright, and writer who brought a radical change in society, Gurajada Appa Rao was remembered on his 157th Jayanthi at the Cultural Centre of Vijayawada and Amaravati here on Sunday.

Prof Gumma Sambasiva Rao, eminent scholar said that he has gone beyond Kandukuri Veeresalingam and Gidugu Ramamurty Panthulu in ushering in social and language reforms respectively.

Dr Shivanagi Reddy, CEO, CCVA said that Gurajada paved a new way for the next generation of poets by his innovative writing skill. Golla Narayanarao, President, Andhra Arts Academy said that Gurajada's ideology could be propagated among the students and young poets by organising seminars and workshop on Gurajada and his contribution. Chimpiraiah and staff members of Malaxmi group participated in the programme.