Ande Sri, Renowned Poet and Composer of Telangana's State Anthem, Dies at 64

Ande Sri, the celebrated poet who penned "Jaya Jayahe Telangana," the official state song of Telangana, has passed away at the age of 64. Born Ande Ellayya, he rose from humble beginnings with no formal education to become one of the state's most revered literary figures. His powerful lyrics became an anthem for the Telangana statehood movement, inspiring millions. Political leaders expressed deep grief, calling his death an irreparable loss to Telangana's cultural and literary world.