Vattikota Alwar Swamy

Who is Vattikota Alwar Swamy?

Vattikota Alwar Swamy was a Telugu writer, human rights activist, communist leader, journalist and publisher.

He was born in Madaram kalan village of Nalgonda district on November 1, 1915. His parents were Machavaram Simhadramma and Ramachandra Charyulu. As his father died when he was young, he completed his education while working as cook for his teacher Seetharama Rao.

He was active in the library movement and the communist movement, and he fought against Nizam government. His activities angered Nizam and he was jailed. His book about his experience in Vattkota jail, Jailu Lopala, was published. His other works include novels Prajala Manishi and Gangu. He was also president of the Nalgonda district unit of Andhra Mahasabha for some time.

To inspire and educate Telangana, he established Deshoddaraka Granthamala and published 35 books. He also published a newspaper called Telangana. He died on February 5, 1961.