Nara Chandrababu Naidu Marks 76th Birthday at Anna Canteen
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Amaravati, April 20 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, celebrated his 76th birthday on Monday by sharing a meal with the less fortunate at Anna Canteen. Accompanied by his wife, Nara Bhuvaneswari, he opted for a modest celebration in the company of the poor, laborers, and the general public at the Anna Canteen located in Patamata, Vijayawada.
Birthday wishes poured in from beneficiaries at the canteen as the couple served breakfast and warmly interacted with everyone present.
In honor of the Chief Minister's birthday, Nara Bhuvaneswari generously donated Rs 76 lakh to cover the operational costs of all Anna Canteens across the state for that day.
On Monday, all 269 canteens in Andhra Pradesh will provide free meals to beneficiaries.
Bhuvaneswari, who is the Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods and the Managing Trustee of NTR Memorial Trust, presented the cheque of Rs 76 lakh on Sunday.
The meals at Anna Canteens, priced at just Rs 5, are a crucial support for the underprivileged, including auto-rickshaw drivers, manual laborers, and daily wage workers.
Typically, around 1,013 individuals enjoy meals daily at each Anna Canteen, with a daily operational cost of approximately Rs 26,250.
Chief Minister Naidu recently mentioned that 2.10 lakh people across the state benefit from meals provided by Anna Canteens each day, leading to a daily expenditure exceeding Rs 54 lakh.
Meanwhile, Bhuvaneswari congratulated her husband on his birthday, stating, “Every birth has its purpose. Chandrababu garu was born to serve the Telugu people. More than celebrating his birthday, he finds joy in serving others. I wish him lasting enthusiasm, strength, and good health to continue his service for a century,” on the platform ‘X’.
Naidu’s son, Nare Lokesh, also shared heartfelt birthday greetings via ‘X’. “Happy birthday to Hon’ble Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu garu - a leader I’m proud to call Nanna,” tweeted Lokesh, who has recently been appointed as the national working president of Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
“Every year, your commitment to public service grows; your experience and wisdom merge with a revitalized energy for leadership,” Lokesh added.
“I am grateful to learn from you daily - your clear vision, resilience, and steadfast dedication to the people inspire me. Wishing you ongoing good health, strength, and many more years of impactful leadership,” he concluded.