CM Revanth Reddy and Governor Pay Tributes at Bapu Ghat
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla pay floral tributes at Bapu Ghat and inaugurate a new digital museum in Hyderabad.
In a solemn ceremony marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited Bapu Ghat in Langer Houz on Friday. The leaders gathered to offer floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, honoring his legacy of peace and non-violence.
Inauguration of Digital Museum
Adding a modern dimension to the commemorative event, the Chief Minister and the Governor officially inaugurated a new digital museum at Bapu Ghat. This facility aims to preserve and showcase the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi through interactive technology, providing an educational experience for visitors.
The event saw a significant gathering of the state's top leadership, including:
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- PCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud
- Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Azharuddin, and Ponnam Prabhakar
- MP Vem Narender Reddy
- Government Advisor V Hanumantha Rao
- Government Whips Addanki Dayakar and Ramachandra Naik
High-ranking administrative officials, including Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and DGP CV Anand, were also in attendance to mark the occasion.
National Commemorations in Delhi
While Telangana observed the day with local ceremonies, the 157th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was marked with grand tributes at Samvidhan Sadan (the Old Parliament House) in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and a diverse group of political leaders converged to pay their respects.
A Gathering of Political Leaders
The national event saw participation from across the political spectrum. Union Ministers, including Rajnath Singh, J.P. Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jitendra Singh, were present. Key opposition figures also joined the tributes, including:
- Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge
- Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi
- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Sonia Gandhi
- BJP President Nitin Nabin
In a touching moment during the proceedings at Samvidhan Sadan, Rahul Gandhi was observed interacting with a school student present at the venue, highlighting the engagement of the younger generation with the historical significance of the day.