Savitribai Phule's 195th birth anniversary was commemorated across Tirupati, Nellore, and Prakasam districts on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Political leaders and educationists paid tribute to the social reformer, highlighting her contributions to women's education and empowerment. In Tirupati, a statue was unveiled at Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalaya. Meanwhile, in Ongole, a committee staged a dharna demanding the implementation of election assurances for women's welfare and a caste census.