Noted writer, academician Maramraju Satyanarayana Rao passes away at 84

Noted writer and academician Maramraju Satyanarayana Rao has passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad after a cardiac arrest. He was 84-year old and was survived by his 3 sons.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao condoled the death of Satyanarayana Rao. Satyanarayana Rao, born at Jayyaram village in Mahabubabad district, had worked as professor of political science and registrar of Ambedkar Open University here, they said.

He actively participated in separate Telangana agitation in 1969, they added. He has also authored several books.