Kakani Venkata Ratnam

[1] He was born in Akunuru, Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh,[citation needed], where he was educated up to primary level.

As a student youth leader he mobilised youth to join the movement along with others including Pidikiti Madhava Rao, Rebala Buchi Ramaiah Shresty, Kalapala Surya Prakash Rao and Peta Brahmaiah.

There is also a library in his name in Vijayawada on Bandar Road and a marriage function hall in Hanuman Junction.

His death ceremony was performed with state rituals attended by the then prime minister and other national leaders.

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