Andhra CM, Pawan Kalyan wish people on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day
Mr. Naidu wished that the people of Telangana should be happy, and achieve progress in all walks of life, and expressed hope that both the Telugu States would compete with each other in development and reach the top position in India by the year 2047.
He asserted that the Telugu identity would stand the test of time, and called upon every Telugu citizen to take part in this journey.
In his message, Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan said Telangana was the land that gave birth to his Jana Sena Party, and filled him with a fighting spirit. Telangana came into existence due to the fond hopes and aspirations of 3.50 crore people, after decades of struggle, and with the sacrifices of youth.
He conveyed heart - felt wishes to the people of Telangana as it completed 11 years of its formation, and hoped that the State would surge ahead on the path of welfare and development.
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