Gandhian Pasala Krishna Bharathi passes away at 92 in Hyderabad
Pasala Krishna Bharathi, a Gandhian and daughter of freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, died at her home in Hyderabad on 23 March 2025, aged 92.
Summary
Pasala Krishna Bharathi, a Gandhian and social worker, died at her residence in Hyderabad on 23 March 2025 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of freedom fighters Pasala Krishna Murthy and Anja Lakshmi of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, and was born in jail in 1932 while her parents were imprisoned for hoisting the national flag at the Bhimavaram sub-collector's office. She worked for education of the underprivileged, especially Dalits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met her at a programme in Bhimavaram in 2022, condoled her death, saying she carried forward her parents' legacy.
Key facts
- Died
- 23 March 2025, Hyderabad, aged 92
- From
- West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Parents
- Freedom fighters Pasala Krishna Murthy and Anja Lakshmi
- Born
- In jail, 1932
- Known for
- Gandhian social work, education of Dalits
- Condoled by
- PM Narendra Modi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Pasala Krishna Bharathi, the Gandhian who died on 23 March 2025, was the daughter of freedom fighters from which district?
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Correct answer: B — West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
She was the daughter of freedom fighters Pasala Krishna Murthy and Anja Lakshmi of West Godavari district.
Why were the parents of Gandhian Pasala Krishna Bharathi (died March 2025) imprisoned when she was born in jail in 1932?
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Correct answer: C — For hoisting the national flag at the Bhimavaram sub-collector's office
Her parents were jailed for hoisting the Indian flag at the Bhimavaram sub-collector's office, and she was born in jail.