TDP, JSP leaders recall freedom fighters' vision, stress need to uphold democratic values
Citing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's emphasis on evolving laws to promote social equality, he warned that lacking legal understanding could weaken democracy. Free choice and competitive elections, he said, were non-negotiable pillars of the system.
Recalling former CM N.T. Rama Rao's vision, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said the TDP was founded to protect the self-respect of Telugus and guide society towards justice and equity. He stressed that leadership should serve society, not personal gain, and should align with the ideals of the freedom struggle to build a society free of economic and social inequities.
At the Jana Sena Party (JSP) office near Mangalagiri, MLC P. Hari Prasad said India's rise owed much to leaders like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Chandrasekhar Azad, and Bhagat Singh. He noted that JSP founder K. Pawan Kalyan drew inspiration from such leaders and remained committed to constitutional goals.
He recalled the JSP's 100% strike rate in the 2024 general elections—winning all 21 Assembly seats it contested in alliance with the TDP and BJP—saying people trusted Mr. Kalyan's leadership to fulfil their aspirations.
APMSC Chairman Chillapalli Srinivasa Rao, K. Siva Srinivas, B. Rajasekhar, Dasari Kiran, Ganji Chiranjeevi, Chandu Sambasiva Rao, and other leaders attended the events.
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