called "Victoria Reading Room") in Nandyal. He donated his land for this library Help to Farmers Although he was personally wealthy with more than 1,200 acres of agricultural land, he always helped poor farmers. Using his influence and contacts with political leaders and high officials in the administration, he started several programs that helped poor farmers. He was instrumental in getting a bridge constructed across the Kundu River that helped these farmers more easily reach their lands, even during the rainy season and floods. He was known for his unselfish nature. Thousands of Below Poverty Line("BPL") families in Nandyal received monetary benefits from him. Political career He was elected to the Taluka Board and served as the President of Atmakur (in present-day Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh) and later Nandyal for 15 years. He also served as the Chairman of Nandyal Municipality for 14 years (from 1920 to 1934). He served as the Congress Party (Indian National Congress) President of Nandyal from 1935 to 1963 (till his death). He was elected unanimously every year. During this period, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people and spread education in Nandyal. In 1925, he donated four acres of prime real estate that he owned in the heart of the town for the construction of the Municipal High School. As a mark of respect, this school was renamed as "Kaderbad Narasinga Rao Memorial Municipal High School" in 2005 and his statue was unveiled in its premises by Sri Pendekanti Venkatasubbaiah former deputy Home minister, Government of India, New Delhi and former Governor of Bihar and Karnataka. Children educated in this school have occupied important positions around the world. He was also influenced by the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and followed him in the non-violent fight against the British Rule. He was affectionately called "Nandyal Gandhi." In 1930, when Mahatma Gandhi visited Nandyal, Narasinga Rao played host to Gandhiji in his house. He presided over a public meeting with Gandhiji and translated Gandhiji's speech into native Telugu language. These efforts inspired the people of Rayalaseema to participate in the freedom struggle. In 1937, he successfully arranged Madras State Conference, which was appreciated by Sri C. Rajagopalachari, Premier of Madras. In 1935, Dr. Rajendra Prasad visited Nandyal and held a public meeting. Narasinga Rao presided over the public meeting and translated his speech. He also hosted him in his house. Later in 1952,