The birth anniversary of Sri Panduga Sayanna Mudhiraj was commemorated at Babu Jagjivan Ram Agricultural College, Sircilla, on 22 October 2026. The Associate Dean, OISA, faculty members, non-teaching staff, outsourced personnel and students participated in the programme and paid floral tributes to the great warrior.

The Associate Dean, Dr. S. Upendhar, highlighted the significance of the occasion and shared the life history and contributions of Sri Panduga Sayanna Mudhiraj with the participants. He recalled Sayanna’s courage and his struggle against the oppressive landlords who exploited poor and underprivileged people in the Mahabubnagar district during the Nizam era. Popularly known as the “Robin Hood of Telangana,” Panduga Sayanna earned recognition for his fight against injustice and his efforts to support the poor and needy.

Dr. S. Upendhar encouraged the students to draw inspiration from the life and ideals of Panduga Sayanna. He emphasized the importance of courage, social responsibility and standing firmly against injustice and exploitation in society.