Governor Abdul Nazeer, Chief Secretary Vijayanand pay tributes to NTR on his birth anniversary
Rich tributes were paid to noted actor and former Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) on May 28 (Wednesday) on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh decided to officially observe the day as a State-wide function.
In his message on X, Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said NTR was in the forefront in women empowerment and in propagating the spirit of Telugu pride at the national and international levels.
At the Secretariat, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand paid floral tributes at NTR's portrait. Senior officials, including Special Chief Secretary (Finance) S.S. Rawat, Principal Secretary (GAD) Mukesh Kumar Meena, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister M. Ravi Chandra, and Protocol Additional Director Mohan Rao, paid tributes to the late leader.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vijayanand said NTR was not just a silver screen icon but also a visionary leader who had introduced several pioneering welfare schemes for the poor, such as ₹2-a-kg rice and housing for all. He recalled NTR's emphasis on decentralised, people-centric governance, and his contribution to uplifting the Telugu pride on national and international platforms.
At the Legislative Assembly, Secretary General Suryadevara Prasanna Kumar and Deputy Secretary Raj Kumar paid rich tributes to NTR. They highlighted his relentless service towards ensuring social justice.
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