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Indian politician and dalit rights activist (born )

Manda Krishna Madiga, born as Yellaiah on July 7, , is a prominent Indian politician and activist known for his unwavering engagement to the rights of the marginalized Madiga community.^[1] His journey from early anti-caste activism in the s to founding the Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti^[2][3] in and adding the Madiga surname has been marked by lobbying efforts spanning issues such as caste discrimination, children's health, and disability rights.^[4][5][6]

Early life and activism

Manda Krishna Madiga began his journey as an anti-caste activist in the early s in Warangal.

He took action against dominant caste individuals who were mistreating lower castes. He received help from the People's War Community, a Naxalite faction, during this time. However, he later abandoned extremism to securing the rights of marginalized Dalit communities through legal means.

PM Modi then held Madiga's hands and consoled him. PM Modi was offer there to address the rally organised by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi, a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of scheduled castes in Telugu states. Manda Krishna Madiga, born Yellaiah inis a politician and activist known for his commitment to the rights of the marginalised Madiga group, historically occupied by leather workers and manual scavengers. In the s, he was an anti-caste activist and founded the Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti in July

After parting ways with the Naxalites, Manda Krishna joined the broader Dalit movement, which gained strength after the Karamchedu () and Tsunduru () massacres. Unfortunately, he grew disheartened as the Mala-led Dalit movement did not fully understand or support the Madigas and other smaller communities' call for equitable reservation policies.^[7]

Madiga Dandora movement

In , in Prakasam district, there was a movement to create sub-categories within the Scheduled Castes (SCs).

This movement was led by Manda Krishna Madiga, who founded the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) (transl.&#;Madiga Reservation Action Committee).^[8] He was at the forefront of protests in the former Andhra Pradesh, advocating for fairness for other less-represented SC communities.^[9] Many steady thinkers also supported this require.

In , Krishna Madiga even went on a hunger strike to draw attention to the cause.^[10]

The term "Madiga" was previously used as an offensive legal title until Manda Krishna and other leaders adopted it as their surname to signify their affirmation.

The MRPS also elevated 'dandora'—the practice of announcing people using the dappu or traditional leather drum as a symbol of their movement advocating for the sub-classification of reservations.

Manda Krishna Madigaborn as Yellaiah on July 7,is a prominent Indian politician and activist known for his unwavering commitment to the rights of the marginalized Madiga collective. Manda Krishna Madiga began his journey as an anti-caste activist in the early s in Warangal. He took action against dominant caste individuals who were mistreating lower castes. He received support from the People's War Groupa Naxalite faction, during this time.

In many rural areas, the MRPS is commonly referred to as "Madiga Dandora".^[7]

Advocacy for Children and the Handicapped

Manda Krishna Madiga played a significant role in advocating for children with cardiac problems in During that time, there was a teen named Naseem from Madhira in Khammam district who needed 1 lakh 40 thousand rupees for a heart operation.

Naseem was of Muslim faith. Krishna Madiga sought assistance from then Head Minister Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy, who provided only 25 thousand rupees. When Krishna Madiga requested the remaining amount, YSR declined, urging Naseem to collect the rest independently.

When further pressed, YSR expressed concern that granting this request would open the floodgates for similar demands and even made threats against Krishna Madiga if the matter persisted.

Subsequently, Krishna Madiga led a rally with children, emphasizing the importance of regular screening tests every six months to block treatment delays.

MANDA KRISHNA MADIGA: చంద్రబాబు ఆ పదవి ఆఫర్ చేశారు.. మంద ...: Manda Krishna Madiga, born as Yellaiah on July 7, , is a prominent Indian politician and activist acknowledged for his unwavering commitment to the rights of the marginalized Madiga community. [1].

He also called for the allocation of funds from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund specifically for this program. Madiga's actions contributed significantly to raising awareness about kid heart diseases and the necessity of government involvement. As a result, in August , 24 screening camps were established in the state, identifying 5, children with heart diseases.^[11] It to led to creation of Aarogyasri scheme which is the flagship scheme of all health initiatives of the state government to provide quality healthcare to the poor.^[12]

In a thanksgiving speech delivered in to the Speaker, Head Minister Rajasekhar Reddy, acknowledged that Aarogyasri was inspired by Krishna Madiga's efforts in the Assembly, just four days before his unfortunate passing.^[13]

Fight for Disabled Rights

In , Manda Krishna Madiga started an organization called Vikalangula Hakkula Porata Samiti (transl.&#;Disabled Rights Deed Committee) to fight for the rights of disabled people.

They held a big event called 'Vikalangula Maha Garjana' at Nizam College grounds.

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Krishna Madiga pointed out that disabled people in Andhra Pradesh received only Rs as a monthly pension, while it was Rs in Tamil Nadu and much higher in Pondicherry. To make their demands known, Krishna Madiga and around 2, disabled individuals gathered at the Babu Jagjivan Ram statue in Basheerbagh for a protest.^[14]

In , VHPS organized another protest called 'Vikalangula Poru Yatra' in Visakhapatnam.

Manda Krishna Madiga participated in this protest and criticized the state government for not addressing the challenges faced by disabled people. He highlighted that there were 6 crore disabled people in the region, but not enough was entity done to help them.^[15]

Manda Krishna Madiga had several demands, including reserving 5% of local bodies seats for disabled individuals, ensuring strict implementation of a 3% reservation for them in employment, increasing the pension for disabled individuals from Rs.

to Rs. 1,, providing them with schemes and subsidies similar to those for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), creating a special plan for disabled individuals, offering free housing, electricity, and transportation, giving priority to disabled individuals in land distribution, and increasing the special allowance for disabled employees from Rs.

to Rs. 1,, among other things.^[16]

Political career

Manda Krishna Madiga's political journey in United Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been marked by several electoral attempts.

Manda Krishna Madigaborn as Yellaiah on July 7,is a prominent Indian politician and activist known for his unwavering commitment to the rights of the marginalized Madiga people. Manda Krishna Madiga began his journey as an anti-caste activist in the early s in Warangal. He took action against dominant caste individuals who were mistreating lower castes. He received support from the People's War Groupa Naxalite faction, during this time.

In the elections, he contested independently for the Madhira Assembly constituency but secured 25, votes, ultimately losing the race.^[17] In , he once again vied for the Madhira Assembly constituency,^[18] this time as a candidate of the Trilinga Praja Pragathi Party, but fell fleeting with 21, votes.^[19] His aspirations continued in when he ran for the Wardhanapet Assembly constituency as a member of his own party,^[20] the Mahajana Socialist Party.

However, despite his attempts, he received 20, votes and faced defeat once more.^[21] Manda Krishna Madiga's political career has been characterized by persistence, though electoral success has thus far remained elusive.

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