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Melam Suryanarayana

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Melam Suryanarayana (1946–1992) alias Pedda Shavukaru is one of the Senior leaders of Indian National Congress.[1]

Statues of Melam Suryanarayana and Melam Balarama Krishna

Political life

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Melam Suryanarayana first served as the Sarpanch of Perupalem. Later competed for Narasapur legislative assembly constituency in 1985, lost the election to Chegondi Venkata Harirama Jogaiah securing 28,358 votes(31.46%).[2]

Legacy

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  • After the death of Melam Suryanarayana in 19-10-1992, two statues were erected in the village, one life size and other half size.[citation needed]
  • After the death of his brother Melam Balaramkrishna in 24-11-2009, the half size statues of Melam Balaramakrishna and Melam Suryanarayana were Erected and another statue of Melam Balaramakrishna was erected near the Durgamma temple of the Village.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "59 - Narasapur Assembly Constituency".
  2. ^ "1985 Assembly Constituency Election".