108 Feet NTR Statue On Neerukonda Hill In Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
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NTR is a household name in each and every home in the Telugu states. The legendary actor, politician and the founder of TDP party, NTR has served the society both in arts and politics. He is famous for his charismatic screen presence, and resemblance of Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other mythological figures on the silver screen. The legendary actor soon stepped into politics and fought for the pride of the Telugu people. During the Indira Gandhi era, NTR is the only politician in India who fiercely stood against her. The NTR mania was so enormous that, he came to power in the 1983 January elections. Surprisingly, he entered politics on 29th March 1982.
‘I want the people of my state to be free from the corrupt and inept rule of the Congress, which has been governing from 1956,’ said NTR, when questioned about his decision to enter the politics.
As a tribute to NTR, the TDP government came up with a proposal of constructing a 108 feet statue of NTR. Correspondingly, a construction consultancy came up with 4 designs and is waiting for Chief Minister Chandrababu’s nod.
The 108 feet status of NTR was initially proposed to be constructed at Krishna river banks, overlooking the Core Capital. But later the construction site was moved to Neerukonda Hill, in the Neerukonda village. It looks like there is an ulterior motive in shifting the construction site too. The Neerukonda Village saw the infamous Neerukonda Massacre that involved Khammas and Malas (Dalit caste). The likes of NTR and CM Chandrababu belong to the Khamma community only.
