Veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham passes away at 73

Veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham, who played a pivotal role in Andhra Pradesh's social movements, has passed away at 73. His leadership was instrumental in the longest social movement aimed at restoring Backward Class status for Kapus, significantly impacting the state's socio-political landscape. Padmanabham's efforts left a lasting legacy on caste-based reservations and social justice in the region. His death marks the end of an era for those who fought for equality and representation for marginalized communities.