page_title: Kaderbad Narasinga Rao
section_title: Political career
hierarchical_section_title: Kaderbad Narasinga Rao / Political career
caption_attribution_description: English: Kaderbad Narasinga Rao with Sanjeevayya Minister of Andhra Pradesh
context_page_description: Kaderbad Narasinga Rao, popularly known as "Nandyal Gandhi", was a freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh who fought for India's independence, philanthropist, social reformer, and political leader who worked tirelessly throughout his life to uplift disadvantaged people and eradicate untouchability.
context_section_description: He was elected to the Taluka Board and served as the President of Atmakur (in present-day Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh) and later Nandyal for 15 years. He also served as the Chairman of Nandyal Municipality for 14 years (from 1920 to 1934). He served as the Congress Party (Indian National Congress) President of Nandyal from 1935 to 1963 (till his death). He was elected unanimously every year. 
  During this period, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people and spread education in Nandyal. In 1925, he donated four acres of prime real estate that he owned in the heart of the town for the construction of the Municipal High School. As a mark of respect, this school was renamed as "Kaderbad Narasinga Rao Memorial Municipal High School" in 2005 and his statue was unveiled in its premises by Sri Pendekanti Venkatasubbaiah former deputy Home minister, Government of India, New Delhi and former Governor of Bihar and Karnataka. Children educated in this school have occupied important positions around the world.
  He was also influenced by the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and followed him in the non-violent fight against the British Rule. He was affectionately called "Nandyal Gandhi."
  In 1930, when Mahatma Gandhi visited Nandyal, Narasinga Rao played host to Gandhiji in his house. He presided over a public meeting with Gandhiji and translated Gandhiji's speech into native Telugu language. These efforts inspired the people of Rayalaseema to participate in the freedom struggle.
  In 1937, he successfully arranged Madras State Conference, which was appreciated by Sri C. Rajagopalachari, Premier of Madras.
  In 1935, Dr. Rajendra Prasad visited Nandyal and held a public meeting. Narasinga Rao presided over the public meeting and translated his speech. He also hosted him in his house. Later in 1952, he visited Nandyal again as India's first President.
  In 1952, Narasinga Rao invited the first Prime Minister of India, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, to Nandyal and arranged a grand meeting at Nandyal Railway Station. During this meeting, he brought the problems of the people in this region to the Prime Minister's attention.  
  He also played host to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (who was later to become President of India,1962–67) and V. V. Giri, (who was later to become President of India, 1969–74) when they visited Nandyal.
  He hosted several top national and state leaders in his house. Some of these leaders included: Freedom fighter Syed Biyabani (later served as Member of Legislative Assembly); Kallur Subba Rao (freedom fighter); Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu (Chief Minister of Madras and later Andhra Pradesh); Tenneti Viswanadham (Minister of Finance); Peddireddy Timma Reddy (Minister of Agriculture); N. G. Ranga (after whom the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University is named); Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya (Founder of Andhra Bank); S.K.Day (Minister of Local Administration). Most of these leaders were his close friends.
  Along with Gadicherla Harisarvottama Rao, who was his neighbor, he played an important part in the negotiations and drafting of Sribagh Pact (Sribagh Agreement). Both of them played a critical role in safeguarding the rights and also explaining it to the people of Rayalaseema and gaining their acceptance.
  He mentored several Congress leaders who later became governors, ministers, and other prominent leaders. He never aspired for any other political office in government.
caption: Kaderbad Narasinga Rao with Sanjeevayya Minister of Andhra Pradesh
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