Statue of Kakani Venkata Rathnam (Vijayawada)

India / Andhra Pradesh / Vijayawada
This statue is in the centre of Benz Circle Rountana. He was born in Akunuru, Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He died of a heart attack on December 25, 1972 at the height of Jai Andhra movement. There is a statue commemorating him in the BENZ circle of Viajaywada. There is also a library in his name in Vijayawada on Bandar road. There is also a marriage function hall in Hanuman Junction. His statues are present at Vizag and in Tanuku Andhra Sugar factory as well
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakani_Venkata_Ratnam
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Coordinates:   16°29'52"N   80°39'14"E
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