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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madhav takes over as Andhra Pradesh BJP president, vows to carry forward party's legacy
P.V.N. Madhav officially assumed charge as BJP State president here on Wednesday amid a grand rally that witnessed participation from party workers and leaders across the State. The event coincided with the ABVP Foundation Day. The rally began at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, where Mr. Madhav paid floral tributes at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's statue. During the procession, Mr. Madhav garlanded the statue of legendary Telugu poet and Jnanpith awardee Viswanatha Satyanarayana. Hailing Mr. Satyanarayana's contribution to the Telugu language and literature, he noted the poet's role in advocating for Telugu as the legislative language of the State through a legislative lexicon. Addressing the media, Mr. Madhav demanded that Vijayawada's Lenin Centre be renamed after Viswanatha Satyanarayana, questioning the relevance of Lenin to India and advocating for a local icon who worked tirelessly for the Telugu language. 'Why should a place in India be named after Lenin, who has no connection to our country?' he asked. 'We must honour those who contributed to our culture and language. Viswanatha Satyanarayana deserves this recognition,' he said. At the party office, Mr. Madhav vowed to carry forward the party's legacy with the strength and determination demonstrated by his predecessors. He emphasised unity and proactive engagement, stating, 'Every worker is functioning with the spirit of being a leader. This collective zeal is the foundation of our movement.' Reflecting on political atmosphere in the State, Mr. Madhav said 'a decisive verdict has been delivered to end the anarchic rule,' signalling a turning point in the State's political landscape. Expressing his gratitude to the party, he said, 'I consider the post as a matter of great honour, and I will strive to uphold its dignity through dedicated service.' Mr. Madhav emphasised unity and strengthening of the party at the grassroot. 'Every karyakarta should feel like they are the president. We will move forward with discipline and national spirit,' he said. Recalling his ABVP roots, Mr. Madhav said it was meaningful to assume responsibilities on the ABVP Foundation Day. Outgoing president Daggubati Purandeswari expressed confidence that under Mr. Madhav's leadership, the party would grow stronger. 'The appointment of Mr. Madhav has already generated positive vibrations among party ranks. He will lead the BJP to greater heights in the State,' she said. Senior leaders, including Somu Veerraju, P. Vishnu Kumar Raju, Lanka Dinakar, N. Ramakrishna Reddy, V. Narayana Reddy, G. Sitaram Anjaneya Chowdhary, and B. Shivannarayana were present.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Madhav takes charge as AP BJP chief, vows to strengthen party
Vijayawada: P V N Madhav took charge as the new state BJP president at the party's state office in Vijayawada on Wednesday in the presence of state and district leaders. Speaking on the occasion, Madhav vowed to strengthen the party with integrity and vision, stating, 'I accept this responsibility with utmost respect and seriousness.' He paid floral tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar and legendary Telugu poet Viswanatha Satyanarayana, acknowledging the latter's contributions to promoting Telugu as the state's official language. Madhav garlanded their statues, symbolising his commitment to their ideals. The event coincided with ABVP Foundation Day, reflecting Madhav's roots in the student movement. Former state BJP president Daggubati Purandeswari, health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, BJP MLC Somu Veerraju, Legislative Party Leader Penmatsa Vishnu Kumar Raju, MLAs Nallamilli Ramakrishna Reddy and N Eshwara Rao, 20-Point Programme Committee chairman Lanka Dinakar, National Council Member S Yamini Sharma and others congratulated Madhav. The day began with a grand BJP rally from Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, starting at the Ambedkar statue, proceeding through Eluru Road and Apsara Theater, and concluding at the BJP state office after paying tributes at Viswanatha Satyanarayana's statue near Lenin Centre. Later, Madhav met Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at the Jana Sena Party's central office in Mangalagiri. During the rally, Madhav demanded renaming Lenin Centre after Viswanatha Satyanarayana, stating, 'Why retain a name with no connection to our country's values? We must honour Viswanatha Satyanarayana, who championed the Telugu language.'
