Amshula Satyanarayana, a well-known fluoride activist from Sivannagudem village in Nalgonda district, has passed away at the age of 75. He had been dealing with health problems for the last four years.
For over 30 years, Satyanarayana worked hard to fight against fluoride contamination in his village. The water in Sivannagudem was contaminated with fluoride, which caused serious health issues for many people.
Satyanarayana’s son, Swami, was born with health problems caused by fluoride. Like many others in the village, Swami suffered because of the unsafe water. Out of the 4,970 people living in Sivannagudem, 320 residents were affected by fluoride, and 30 people have died over the years because of it. Satyanarayana and his son spent 35 years fighting for the victims of fluoride contamination, raising awareness and campaigning for change.
In January 2022, Swami passed away at the age of 37 due to illness. His death had a deep impact on Satyanarayana’s mental and emotional health, which worsened his own condition. Satyanarayana passed away in his home village of Sivannagudem in Marriguda Mandal, Nalgonda district.
With his passing, the region has lost a dedicated activist who fought tirelessly against the fluoride crisis for decades.
