Nadimpalli Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao


Nadimpalli Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao of Guntur popularly known as "Guntur Kesari" was an Indian freedom fighter who worked in tandem with "Andhra Kesari" Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu. In 1953 he acted as protem speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Early life and education

He was born on 1st January 1890 in Guntur to parents Ramaiah and Lakshmamma.
After graduating from Andhra Christian College in Guntur he travelled to England with his childhood friend Duggirala Gopalakrishnayya where he studied for his M.A. Hons at Edinburgh University. He was then called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn.

Career

In 1915, he enrolled in the Madras High Court.He joined the office as a junior to Tanguturi Prakasam. He was nominated as chairman of Guntur Municipal Council by Shri Motilal Nehru, After he gave a welcome address to the committee led by Motilal Nehru defying the orders of the British Collector.
In 1922, N.V.L Narasimharao was the first person to hoist the Flag of India during British rule when he did so on the Guntur Municipality building.

Salt Satyagraha in Coastal Andhra

In 1930 he actively participated in the Salt March in Coastal Andhra, led by Mahatma Gandhi. As a Chairman of Municipality he made all employees volunteers to the Salt Satyagraha.

Andhra Legislative Assembly

In 1953, just after the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh, when Kurnool was the capital, he was made protem speaker of the newly-formed Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.