Comrade Addala Venkata Rao, 62, passed away at Podurupaka village in AP following ill health. He had earlier served as a member of the CPI(ML) Liberation East Godavari District Committee and was in charge of Routhulapudi Mandal, where he actively participated in various tribal struggles.
Comrade Venkata Rao played an important role in the Pandavula Palem–Podurupaka and Kethanagiri land struggles and was imprisoned in a false case. As a young activist, he participated in the padayatra from Paidipala to Kakinada demanding the inclusion of the Sub-Plan Area in the Agency area and recognition of tribal communities. The Party pays tribute to Comrade Venkata Rao’s longstanding contribution to the struggles of tribal communities and his dedicated work among the people.
Red Salute to Comrade Venkata Rao!
