How Are Tributes Being Paid to NTR on His 102nd Birth Anniversary?

Hyderabad, May 28 (NationPress) On this momentous occasion, heartfelt tributes were extended to the illustrious former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the visionary founder of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), N.T. Rama Rao, as he celebrated his 102nd birth anniversary on Wednesday.

Family members, including his son Nandamuri Ramakrishna, daughter Nara Bhuvaneswari, and grandsons, actors Jr NTR and Kalyan Ram, laid floral tributes at the iconic NTR Ghat, located by the scenic banks of Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad.

Bhuvaneswari, accompanied by her grandson Devansh, also took to the social media platform X to express her respects.

The wife of the current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and TDP president, N. Chandrababu Naidu, remarked that NTR’s absence is not merely a personal loss for the family but a profound void in the hearts of the Telugu people. She emphasized that his ideals, dedication to public service, and his cinematic legacy stand as towering symbols of pride for the Telugu community.

NTR’s second wife, Lakshmi Parvathi, also visited NTR Ghat to pay her respects.

Celebrations took place during the TDP’s annual conclave, Mahanadu, in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Chandrababu Naidu led the party in honoring NTR, joined by his son and TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh, along with party ministers and other leaders, who collectively garlanded a statue of the late leader.

While addressing the gathering, Naidu proclaimed that NTR Jayanti is a festival for the Telugu populace. “No individual in history has ruled over two domains as NTR did. He ascended like Everest in the Telugu film industry. His weapons were truth, honesty, and unwavering determination,” he stated.

Naidu underscored NTR’s remarkable legacy, noting that he made history with a stunning 33-year career in cinema and 13 years in politics. “He demonstrated that power entails responsibility and that positions are meant for service. He redefined Indian politics with his conviction that leaders exist to serve the people,” he articulated.

Naidu assured that NTR’s memory will perpetually endure and that the TDP flag will continue to soar high in his honor.

N.T. Rama Rao established the TDP in 1982, rallying under the slogan of Telugu self-respect. In an unprecedented political debut, he ascended to power in united Andhra Pradesh within a year of the party's inception. He served three terms as Chief Minister and played a significant role in uniting opposition parties nationally against the Congress.

NTR passed away on January 18, 1996, a few months after being unseated from power due to a revolt led by Naidu, amid allegations of undue influence from his second wife, Lakshmi Parvathi, on the party and administration.