what do you know about alluri sitaram raju
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Alluri Sitaram Raju was an interesting figure who came to lead the tribals in the Gudem district of Andhra Pradesh during the gueirella militant movement. He claimed that he had miracle powers by which he can heal people, make correct astrological predictions and survive even bullet shots. He said that he was inspired by gandhiji and the non cooperation movement. He appealed people to wear khadi and give up drinking. At the same time, he believed that India cannot become independent without the use of violence. He was executed in 1924.
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Alluri Sitarama Raju was an Indian revolutionary involved in the Indian independence movement. Inspired by the patriotic zeal of revolutionaries in Bengal, Raju raided police stations in and around Chintapalle, Rampachodavaram, Dammanapalli, Krishna Devi Peta, Rajavommangi, Addateegala, Narsipatnam and Annavaram. With his followers, he stole guns and ammunition and killed several British army officers, including Scott Coward near Dammanapalli. Raju was eventually trapped by the British in the forests of Chintapalli, then tied to a tree and was executed by gunfire in Koyyuru village.
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