Kaderbad Narasinga Rao, (sometimes spelled as Khaderbad), popularly known as "Nandyal Gandhi" (14 November 1888 – 2 June 1963), was a freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh who fought for India's independence, philanthropist, social reformer, and political leader who worked tirelessly throughout his life to uplift disadvantaged people and eradicate untouchability. Government of India brought out a special postal cover honoring him during the 75 year celebration of India's Independence. Early life and education Narasinga Rao was born in Nandyal in (Madras Presidency of India) on 14 November 1888 to Sri Kaderbad Venkata Subbarao, an attorney and Smt. Narasamma. They belonged to a traditional Hindu Brahmin family. After completing his primary education in public school, he joined S.P.G High School run by Christian Missionaries. After graduating from high school, he was admitted to Madras Christian College in Madras (present day Chennai) where he completed his Intermediate studies. Influenced by the Indian freedom struggle and Mahatma Gandhi, he decided not to pursue his B.A and joined politics instead. Philanthropy and Social Reforms Though Narasinga Rao was born into a traditional Brahmin Family, he was deeply influenced by the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi to eradicate untouchability in the society. Moved by the plight of poor people (called untouchables in those days), he strived throughout his life to integrate them into society and provide them economic opportunities and equal social status. He ignored the threat of social boycott by fellow Brahmins and participated in "sahapankti-bhojanam" (eating along) with the down trodden untouchables. His stature, wealth, political influence, and social status gradually forced other members of his community and others to follow his reforms. He correctly identified that the lack of opportunities for getting education was the root cause of their economic and social struggles. Poverty and hunger were the main impediments. Using his own resources, he established a "Harijan Boys Hostel" where children of poor people were provided with room to stay, food to eat, and education. Children educated in this hostel have become doctors, engineers, lawyers, and Indian Administrative Service(IAS) officers. They, their children, and their grandchildren have played, and continue to play, a critical role in Indian society. He later established a hostel for the Harijan girls also. He donated his own land for the construction of a Mosque in Nandyal. He, along with his friend and neighbour Gadicherla Harisarvottama Rao started the Library Movement. They established the "Edward Corporation Library (currently