Peasant Conference in Kasibugga, 1938.

Numerous peasant movements took place in the Andhra region during the 20th century against the feudal oppression of rulers and local Zamindars. Various peasant meetings played a decisive role in mobilizing the peasants for these struggles. The Palasa peasant conference at Kasibugga in 1938 is one of the most important conferences held in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The meeting, which was conducted to spread awareness about the concerns of peasants, was presided over by Swami Sahajanada Saraswati. A red flag, the symbol of Kisan Sabha, was hoisted on the hall's premises. The fiery speeches by leaders like Bankim Mukharji, Indulal Yagnik, and Sohan Singh Bhakna criticized the maltreatment of peasants by the Zamindars. The conference is also noted for the efforts made by leaders such as Jonnalagadda Ramalingayya, Marpu Padmanabham, Bendalam Gavarayya among others. A portrait of the Zamindar in Mandasa village in Srikakulam was also burnt down to imply the death of the Zamindari system. The speeches and activities conducted throughout the conference played a crucial role in inciting and mobilizing the local peasant leaders of Srikakulam, making the Peasant Conference in Kasibugga, 1938 a significant event in the history of the peasant movement in the district.