Chowdary Satyanarayana
Jananayak Chowdary Satyanarayana | |
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| Born | 13 July 1908 SM Puram |
| Died | 15 July 1981 (aged 73) SM Puram |
| Monuments | Statue |
| Known for | Indian Freedom Movement, Anti-Zamindari Movement, Civil Rights Activism |
| Political party | Indian National Congress, Krishikar Lok Party, Swatantra Party, OPDR |
| Spouse | Saraswatamma |
| Children | 9 |
| Awards | 'Tamrapatra' given by Government of India |
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Chowdary Satyanarayana (13 July 1908 – 15 July 1981), also known as Jananayaka Chowdary Satyanarayana, was an Indian freedom fighter, anti-colonial nationalist, politician, legislator in Andhra Pradesh Assembly (1955–1962, 1967–1972) and a civil rights activist.
Born and raised in a Hindu Zamindar family who belongs to Kalinga community, was from Srikakulam, a coastal district in Andhra Pradesh. He was well known as Cycle MLA in Srikakulam district as he used only cycle to commute even when he was serving as the Member of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh and always led a simple life.