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Kondapalli Koteswaramma
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Kondapalli Koteswaramma at her residence in Visakhapatnam (2015).
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| Born | August 5, 1918 Pamarru, India
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| Died | September 19, 2018 (aged 100) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1930–2018 |
| Known for | Prominent communist |
Kondapalli Koteswaramma (born August 5, 1918 – died September 19, 2018) was an important Indian writer and leader. She was known for her strong beliefs and her work for social change. She was born in Pamarru, India.
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Early Life and Growing Up
Koteswaramma faced many challenges when she was young. She became a widow at a very early age. Despite this, she continued her schooling in her hometown. She also learned music.
When she was just 10 years old, she joined India's fight for freedom. She sang patriotic songs at many meetings. This helped inspire people.
At 19, she remarried Kondapalli Seetaramaiah. At that time, society did not always accept widows remarrying. After her marriage, she lived in Jonnapadu for some years. During this time, she started working with the Communist Party in Gudivada. Later, she moved to Vijayawada. There, she attended many conferences and worked with women's groups.
Her Work and Later Years
Koteswaramma worked hard for the Communist Party of India. She was active alongside her husband and other leaders. She played a part in the Telangana Rebellion. For some years, she worked secretly for the party. This meant she had to live away from her family and children.
After the rebellion, the Communist Party split. Koteswaramma then had to take care of herself and her children. When she was 35, she moved to Hyderabad to continue her studies. She earned money by writing stories and performing on the radio. Even with little money, she regularly sent funds to the party.
After finishing her studies, she worked as a matron at a college in Kakinada. She also started taking part in writing events. Later, she worked in different colleges across the state.
Koteswaramma had two children, a daughter named Karuna and a son named Chandrasekhar. Sadly, both of her children passed away. Her husband, Kondapalli Seetaramaiah, later started a new political party. He was eventually jailed and passed away at 87. Koteswaramma lived in Vijayawada for some years. Later, she moved to an old age home in Hyderabad.
Her Books and Writings
Koteswaramma wrote many books, essays, and songs. Some of her well-known works include Amma Cheppina Aidu Geyalu (1972) and Ashru Sameekshanam (1991). She also wrote Sanghamitra Kathalu (1991).
Her autobiography, Nirjana Vaaradhi, was published in 2012. An autobiography is a book about a person's own life. This book was translated into English as "The Sharp Knife of Memory." It was also translated into other Indian languages.
Her Legacy
Koteswaramma was involved in many important movements throughout her life. These included movements for communism, women's rights, and freedom. She also supported social reforms. She spent her later years in Visakhapatnam with her granddaughter. She passed away on September 19, 2018, at the age of 100.
Sources
- Nirjana Vaaradhi (meaning 'Deserted Bridge'), her own life story.
