- Ministers paid tribute by garlanding the portrait of Chakali Ailamma.
- Youth should carry forward the fighting spirit of Chakali Ailamma: Minister Vakiti Srihari.
- Fighting for the rights of marginalized sections is the true tribute to Ailamma.
Telangana Reuters, 10th September, 2026, Hyderabad: The death anniversary of Chakali Ailamma—a warrior of the Telangana Armed Struggle and a great figure who bravely fought for the rights of the Bahujan community—was observed grandly at Ravindra Bharati. State Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Vakiti Srihari, Special Advisor to the Government V. Hanumantha Rao, BC Commission Chairman Niranjan, and MLA Veerlapalli Shankar participated in the event.
On this occasion, the ministers and public representatives paid rich tributes by garlanding Chakali Ailamma’s portrait.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar stated that the people’s government is steering the state towards progress. He emphasized that the government is according high priority to social justice and the welfare of the downtrodden and weaker sections.
He mentioned that, in honor of Chakali Ailamma’s services and fighting spirit, a medical college has been named after her. He stated that the government is implementing numerous schemes for the welfare of the people.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar emphasized the need to enumerate the BC (Backward Classes) population during the census undertaken by the Central Government. He noted that accurate statistics are essential to ensure justice for BCs based on their population share.
The Minister affirmed that the people’s government is moving forward to uphold social justice, equality, and self-respect, in alignment with the ideals of great figures like Chakali Ailamma.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Vakiti Srihari described Chakali Ailamma as a great leader who fought for the rights of the Bahujans and marginalized sections. He hailed her as a courageous woman who stood by the poor and weaker sections, defying social injustice, exploitation, and the oppressive feudal system.
He stated that it is not enough to merely observe the birth and death anniversaries of such great figures; today’s youth must carry forward the spirit of their struggles. He recalled how icons like Sarvai Papanna, Pandaga Sayanna, and Chakali Ailamma fought for the self-respect and rights of the marginalized.
He expressed deep concern that discrimination persists today, despite significant societal progress. He asserted that everyone bears the responsibility to fight for the rights of marginalized sections until social inequalities are completely eradicated. The Minister called upon everyone to strive for the creation of an egalitarian society by taking inspiration from the courage, self-respect, and fighting spirit demonstrated by Chakali Ailamma.
