Mohan Babu Pays Emotional Tribute to Mudragada Padmanabham

Veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha member Mohan Babu expressed deep sorrow over the death of senior Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham. Taking to social media, Mohan Babu shared an emotional message remembering Mudragada's contribution to society and his dedication to public service.

In his post, Mohan Babu said he was deeply saddened to hear about Mudragada Padmanabham's passing. He described Mudragada as a great leader who worked with honesty, courage, and commitment throughout his political life. He praised the veteran leader for always standing for his beliefs and fighting for the welfare of the Kapu community.

Mohan Babu also said that Mudragada's simple lifestyle, determination, and service to society would always be remembered. He added that the senior leader earned the love and respect of many people through his lifelong efforts. Mohan Babu prayed for the departed leader's soul to rest in peace and offered his heartfelt condolences to Mudragada's family members, friends, and supporters during this difficult time.

Mudragada Padmanabham passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his two sons and one daughter. His death has left many political leaders, film personalities, and supporters saddened.

Mudragada was one of Andhra Pradesh's most well-known Kapu leaders. Born in Kirlampudi village in the then East Godavari district, he entered politics after the death of his father, former MLA Veera Raghava Rao. Over the years, he served as an MLA several times and also worked as a Cabinet Minister during the N.T. Rama Rao government.

His political journey saw him work with different parties, including the Telugu Desam Party, BJP, Congress, and later YSR Congress Party. However, he became most famous for leading the long-running movement demanding Backward Class (BC) status for the Kapu community. He dedicated many years of his life to this cause, often saying that he sacrificed his health, finances, and political career for the movement.

The news of Mudragada Padmanabham's death has led to an outpouring of tributes from leaders across political parties and from members of the film industry.