Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy led heartfelt tributes to his father, the late Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy, on his 76th birth anniversary at YSR Ghat in Idupulapaya, offering prayers and floral tributes. Across Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP organized vibrant celebrations, including blood donation camps, clothing distribution, and Annadanam, reflecting Dr. YSR’s legacy as a champion of the poor and farmers. At the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, leaders like YV Subba Reddy, Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy, Velampalli Srinivas Rao, Jogi Ramesh, Lella Appi Reddy, and Vijayawada Mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi garlanded Dr. YSR’s statue and cut a ceremonial cake.
Unmatched Welfare Legacy
YV Subba Reddy praised Dr. YSR’s transformative governance, stating, “No Chief Minister matched his welfare achievements, from free electricity for farmers to pioneering Arogyasri and fee reimbursement.” He lauded YS Jagan for advancing this vision through medical colleges and farmer-centric policies, while criticizing the coalition government’s vendetta politics, urging supporters to restore YSRCP’s rule.
A Leader Revered Across States
Rajya Sabha MP Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy called Dr. YSR a towering figure who inspired confidence, noting, “Leaders across states revered him, and YS Jagan carries forward his ideals.” Golla Babu Rao highlighted Dr. YSR’s impact in just five years, asserting, “YS Jagan’s governance mirrors this greatness, and people yearn for its return.”
District-Level Tributes
YSRCP leaders organized events statewide. In Visakhapatnam, MP Golla Babu Rao and others honored Dr. YSR’s statue on Beach Road. In Parvathipuram Manyam, former MLA Viswasarayi Kalavathi paid tributes at Kargil Junction. In Vizianagaram, former MLA Kadubandi Srinivas Rao led tributes at Devi Junction. Krishna district saw rallies and tributes by leaders like Uppala Ramu in Pedana and Kaile Anil Kumar in Pamarru, while Vanga Geetha led events in Kakinada’s Pithapuram.
Global Resonance in Hartford, USA
In Hartford, Connecticut, YSRCP USA Convener Kadapa Ratnakar celebrated Dr. YSR’s legacy, calling him a national sensation whose schemes—free electricity, Arogyasri, fee reimbursement, and 108—set a precedent. “Following YS Jagan’s path, who led remarkably during COVID-19, is my privilege,” Ratnakar said, hoping for YSRCP’s electoral triumph.
Legal Cell’s Resolve
At Tadepalli’s YSR Center, YSRCP Legal Cell President Manohar Reddy honored Dr. YSR, stating, “His untouchable welfare schemes live on through YS Jagan. We must counter the current Red Book Constitution and bring YSRCP back to power.” The celebrations underscored Dr. YSR’s enduring legacy, with YSRCP rallying for his vision of equitable welfare.
