Veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham passes away at 73

Veteran politician and community leader Mudragada Padmanabham passed away at the age of 73. A prominent figure in Andhra Pradesh politics, he was best known for his unwavering advocacy for the Kapu community's social and economic rights.

Padmanabham served as an astute politician throughout his career, holding various positions in the state administration and legislature. His political journey was marked by his dedication to grassroots mobilization and the representation of regional interests.

He is most notably remembered for leading one of Andhra Pradesh’s longest social movements aimed at restoring the Backward Class (BC) status for the Kapu community. His leadership during these protests significantly influenced the state's political landscape over several decades.

Source: An astute politician, Padmanabham had led Andhra Pradesh’s longest social movement to restore the Backward Class status for Kapus.