Artificial Intelligence brings NTR to life at TDP's Mahanadu in Kadapa
Chief Minister and TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu, IT Minister N. Lokesh and a host of party leaders present on the dais, and the large number of cadres, paid rich tributes to NTR as the video was streamed.
A highlight on Day-2 of the TDP's annual political conclave, the video drew an emotional response from the crowd.
NTR was shown as appreciating the phenomenal rise of the TDP through the 43 years of its existence, its mission, and the future ahead.
As NTR's words stirred deep emotions and nostalgia, the party cadres gave the late leader a standing ovation.
He began his speech with greetings to the Telugu people around the world, farmers, artistes, and the party workers, and extolled the TDP as not just a political party but a movement built from the struggles of the common people.
In the video, NTR was shown as showering praise on Mr. Naidu for his leadership and vision in transforming Andhra Pradesh into a progressive State, and expressed pride in Mr. Lokesh, calling him a young leader, realising his dream of empowering the youth and making the party stronger.
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