Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that instead of Potti Sriramulu, the Telugu University will be named after Suravaram Prathap Reddy. Speaking in the state assembly after a bill to change the name of Potti Sriramulu University was introduced in the House by Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha, he said that it was suggested in the previous session of the assembly.
To this extent, he said that the Telugu University will be renamed after Suravaram Prathap Reddy, removing the name of Potti Sriramulu. He said that just by changing the name, the sacrifices of Potti Sriramulu are not being looked down upon.
He said that Potti Sriramulu University is continuing in AP. He recalled that after Telangana state was formed, many universities have changed their names. He said that it is very important to remember the great people who fought for Telangana. He said that after Telangana came, the names of RTC and Public Service Commission have been changed.
He said that some universities have been named after Professor Jayashankar, Konda Laxman Bapuji and PV Narasimha Rao. He made it clear that we are changing the name of Telugu University in the same vein. He said that the government’s decision is not for an individual or a caste. He reminded that Suravaram Pratap Reddy had done a great service to Telangana.
CM Revanth Reddy said that Suravaram Pratap Reddy fought against the Nizam. He said that it is not known whether politics has become contaminated or the thoughts of the leaders have become contaminated. He said that no one should underestimate the efforts made by Potti Sriramulu and everyone should recognize and remember his sacrifice.
He said that some administrative decisions have been taken as part of the administration. He said that they have named them in memory of those who worked for the formation of the state. He said that this process has been going on for the last ten years after the reorganisation of the state. He deplored that some people are trying to create misconceptions among some sections.
He said that it is not right for those in central positions to do this. He said that NTR Health University has been named after Kaloji. This is not to disrespect NTR. He said that Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University has been named after Professor Jayashankar.
He said that the Horticulture University named after YS has been named after Konda Lakshman Bapuji and Venkateswara Veterinary University has been named after PV. He said that as part of this, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University has been named after Suravaram Pratap Reddy.