Venkaiah Naidu's biography in Telugu, 'Venkayya Nayakudu', launched in Vijayawada; author calls it inspiration
Vijayawada, June 29
Former Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu, attended the launch of his Telugu biography, 'Venkayya Nayakudu', authored by senior Telugu journalist Sri Maa Sharma, in Vijayawada on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said the book was written to inspire the younger generation by highlighting Venkaiah Naidu's journey from humble beginnings to becoming the Vice President of India.
"The very purpose of writing this book is to let the youngsters know about a great leader who steered the nation for years together. His life started from scratch, and he reached the top; he reached the position of Vice President of India. It is not an ordinary subject. It is an inspiration for the youth, rural people, and all generations together," Sharma said
He added that Venkaiah Naidu's life offers several lessons for society. "We can learn so many things from the life of Venkaiah Naidu," he said.
Venkaiah Naidu was born on July 1, 1949, in Chavatapalem, a remote village in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. His parents, Late Rangaiah Naidu and Ramanamma, were agriculturists, according to the party's official website.
After graduating from V.R College, Nellore, he obtained a law degree from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Naidu was married to Usha on April 14, 1970 and is blessed with a daughter and a son
Both as a student leader and political figure, Venkaiah Naidu gained prominence as a brilliant orator who vigorously championed the cause of the farmers, rural people and development of the backward areas.
Venkaiah Naidu, right from his college days, was deeply interested in the welfare of the common man, particularly the farmers and the downtrodden sections of society. This has led to his active involvement in the political and social activities at a relatively young age, as stated in the website.
He was inspired by the selfless sacrifice and the principled politics of the leaders who had fought during the freedom struggle and also those who had valiantly opposed the emergency.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Venkaiah Naidu was indeed a brilliant orator who always spoke for the farmers and rural people. But I wish the book also critically examines some of his political decisions during his long career. Every leader has highs and lows, and presenting a balanced picture would make it even more inspiring for the youth to learn both strengths and lessons.
As a Telugu speaker, I'm happy to see more biographical works in our mother tongue. Venkayya Nayakudu sounds like a fitting title. It's important to document the lives of our elder statesmen so future generations understand what it takes to rise from humble beginnings. I appreciate the author's effort in compiling this.
The line about him being inspired by leaders who opposed the Emergency resonates deeply. Venkaiah Naidu's generation of politicians had a different kind of commitment. I'm not always on the same page with his party, but his personal story is admirable. The book should be translated into Hindi and English too for wider reach.
Growing up in a city, we often don't realize how tough it is for rural kids to make a mark at the national level. Venkaiah Naidu's life is a textbook example of determination. Also, launching the book in Vijayawada is a smart move – the heart of Andhra. Hope the youth in the villages of Nellore read this and dream big. 💪
It's inspirational to see a biography being written about a political figure who came from a farming background. I'm from the US, but I find stories like Venkaiah Na
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