Official Language Commission Named After Telugu Advocate

Andhra Pradesh has honored the legacy of former minister Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao by naming the state's Official Language Commission after him. The announcement came during the valedictory function of his birth centenary celebrations at Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram.

Tourism and Culture Minister Kandula Durgesh praised Krishna Rao as a visionary whose contributions to Telugu language, education, and social service left an indelible mark on the state. Notably, Krishna Rao organized the first World Telugu Conference, which brought global recognition to the Telugu language.

The ceremony, attended by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and other dignitaries, featured the unveiling of a bronze statue honoring Krishna Rao. The program included a play titled *Maha Purushudu Mandali*, release of two books on the late leader, and presentation of the Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao Language and Cultural Service Awards. The event was jointly organized by the State Creative Culture Society, the newly named Official Language Commission, and Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University.