 He participated in the Indian independence movement and in the Indian National Congress party, including Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement through salt satyagraha.He was conferred with the title "Desabandhu" (Friend of the masses) by the people of Andhra Pradesh.He was conferred with the title "Desoddhaaraka" (Uplifter of the masses) by the Andhra Mahasabha.