Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Governor Hosts 80th Independence Day At Home Reception in Vijayawada
On Saturday, a big celebration called the 80th Independence Day took place.
The Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S. Abdul Nazeer, and his wife Sameera Nazeer hosted a special party called an 'At Home' reception.
The party was held on the lawns of Lok Bhavan, the Governor's residence in Vijayawada.
Many important people came, including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Chief Justice Lisa Gill.
They came with their husbands and wives.
Some other important guests included ministers, judges, police officers and meritorious students.
But one leader, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, could not attend because he had a high fever.
He went to Hyderabad to see doctors and get treatment for his shoulder.
The Governor personally welcomed each guest and greeted them warmly.
This party is a tradition the Governor holds every year on Independence Day and Republic Day.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and First Lady Sameera Nazeer hosted the traditional 'At Home' reception at Lok Bhavan lawns in Vijayawada for the 80th Independence Day.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill attended the reception with their spouses.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan skipped the event after developing a high fever and travelled to Hyderabad for medical care and shoulder physiotherapy.
Ministers Kollu Ravindra and Nadendla Manohar, along with MPs, MLAs, MLCs and senior officials, were among the dignitaries present.
Governor Abdul Nazeer personally welcomed the guests at the reception, a traditional event hosted on Independence Day and Republic Day.
- Who
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and First Lady Sameera Nazeer hosted, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Justice Lisa Gill and other dignitaries attending.
- What
- The traditional 'At Home' reception marking the 80th Independence Day.
- When
- Saturday, on the 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- Lok Bhavan lawns, Vijayawada.
- Why
- The reception is traditionally hosted by the Governor on Independence Day and Republic Day as part of the official celebrations.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day 'At Home' reception
- Host
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and First Lady Sameera Nazeer
- Venue
- Lok Bhavan lawns, Vijayawada
- Date
- Saturday, Independence Day
- Key Attendees
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Justice Lisa Gill, ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs
- Absentee
- Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan (high fever, travelled to Hyderabad)
- Tradition
- Hosted annually by the Governor on Independence Day and Republic Day