Union Minister of State for Defence, Mr. MM Pallam Raju stated that Mahatma JyothiRao Pule is the leader who brought change in society. After unveiling function of Jyothirao Pule’s Statue here on Friday, public meeting was held at Ambedhkar Bhavan on Friday night. Mr. Pallam Raju also stated that Mahatma Pule always struggled to help sick people. Minister reminded that considering Honorable Pule as inspiration, present Congress Government is providing equal rights to people. Minister of Social Welfare, Mr. Pithani Satyanarayana said that Mahatma Pule was born to overcome Disparities and Backwardness in society. Minister for State Stamps and Registration, Mr. Tota Narsimham said that Mahatma Jyothirao Pule is the source of inspiration for every leader. Minister Narsimham also reminded that Founder of Indian Constitutional, Mr. BR Ambedhkar always considered Honorable Jyothirao Pule as his mentor. Minister of Animal Welfare and Husbandry, Mr. Pinipe Viswaroop stated that Jyothirao Pule is the intellectual leader who worked ceaselessly for the community. City MLA, Mr. Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy said that he is very glad that statue of Honorable person Mahatma JyothiRao Pule is placed in Kakinada. MLA also reminded that it is the eminence of Mahatma Pule that today we have separate schools for girl students. Union Minister Mr. Pallam Raju and Minister of Social Welfare Mr. Pithani Satyanarayana felicitated Sculptor of the Statue Mr. Swami. A book ‘Backward Castes, Committees, Social Justice’ by Mr. Ponnamanda Ramachandrarao was also released. In this program, ZP Chairman Mr. Ch. Venugopal Rao, Collector Mr. M.Ravi Chandra, Chollangi Venu Gopal, RDO Kishore Kumar, Kakinada Market Committee Chairman Nukala Radha.