Mahatma Gandhi in Bhimavaram

In 1932 Mahatma Gandhi came to Bhimavaram (in his Andhra Pradesh tour). He addressed a huge gathering in Bhimavaram. He appealed for peoples support in attaining Independence. He asked people to wear Khadi (hand spun cotton clothes). He asked to abolish foreign goods, and asked to encourage village and cottage industries.

He addressed the need of participation of one and all in independence movement. He appealed for donations for "Tilak Nidhi" (Independence Fund). On his request women of this area liberally donated even their Gold ornaments to Gandhiji. He was wondered and moved by the generosity of Bhimavaram people, and praised Bhimavaram as the land of "Supreme Sacrifice".