Damodaram Sanjivayya resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

On 12 March 1962, He resigned as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, ending his tenure from 11 January 1960 to 12 March 1962 (about 2 years and 60 days).

He was succeeded by Neelam Sanjiva Reddy.

He holds the distinction of being the first Dalit Chief Minister of any Indian state, symbolizing a significant step toward social inclusion in Indian politics.
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