Ride For Andhra

  RIDE FOR ANDHRA On a freezing winter morning in the United States , as I was driving by, the first thing that caught my eye was the map of Andhra Pradesh on his T-shirt as he rode against the cold wind. That small symbol made me stop and look again. When i spoke with him, he told that he was riding nearly 250 kilometers in winter to share a message of unity among the people of Andhra. His main goal was simple: Andhra first, parties next. He believed people should stop fighting in the name of political parties and unite for the development of the state. Healthy political debate has its place, he said—but the real work of building Andhra should always come first. In the middle of his journey, he had planned five short stops to meet local Telugu Andhra community members, including people who influence and connect the local Telugu community. His Name Was Sidhardha IRRI. During a short coffee break at a nearby café, he showed me photos from the  last two stops —small gather...

   Ride of Sidhardha IRRI's 250 Ride for the unity of Andhra People