Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Andhra Leaders Pay Tribute to Gandhi and Shastri
Andhra Pradesh leaders remembered Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer praised Gandhi for truth, non-violence and peaceful protest.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu remembered Gandhi’s work and asked people to help build a clean and self-reliant society.
He also called for a developed Andhra Pradesh.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said Gandhi’s idea of Gram Swaraj starts with strong villages.
The leaders also praised Shastri for his honesty, humility and service to the country.
They recalled his slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,” which honored soldiers and farmers.
Their messages encouraged people to follow the ideals of both leaders.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan honored Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
Nazeer praised Gandhi’s truth, non-violence and peaceful resistance, and said his teachings continue to inspire people worldwide.
Naidu recalled Gandhi’s principles and urged people to build a clean, self-reliant and poverty-free society, including a developed “Swarna Andhra.”
The leaders described Shastri as a model of simplicity, integrity, humility and public service, and recalled his “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” slogan.
Pawan Kalyan said Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj calls for strengthening villages, empowering communities and promoting self-reliance.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan honored Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- What
- They paid tributes and recalled the two leaders’ principles, service and contributions.
- When
- On Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversaries; the articles do not give a calendar date.
- Where
- The tributes were made in Andhra Pradesh, including at Naidu’s residence and through messages on X.
- Why
- To honor Gandhi and Shastri and encourage people to follow their ideals.
Tributes and statements
Emphases in the coverage
How the tributes were conveyed
Tributes and statements
The first article reports that Naidu offered floral tributes at portraits of Gandhi and Shastri at his residence.
Emphases in the coverage
The second article says Naidu and Pawan Kalyan saluted the leaders in messages on X; it does not mention the floral tribute.
Who was included among the tributing leaders
Tributes and statements
The first article includes Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, as well as Naidu and Pawan Kalyan.
Emphases in the coverage
The second article focuses on Naidu and Pawan Kalyan and does not mention the Governor.
- People paying tribute
- S. Abdul Nazeer, N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan
- Figures honored
- Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Naidu’s tribute
- He offered floral tributes at portraits of Gandhi and Shastri at his residence.
- Gandhi principles cited
- Truth, non-violence, cleanliness, peaceful resistance and village self-governance
- Naidu’s appeal
- Work toward a clean, self-reliant and poverty-free society and a developed Swarna Andhra.
- Shastri’s slogan
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- Pawan Kalyan’s message
- Carry forward Gandhi’s ideals of Gram Swaraj by strengthening villages and encouraging self-reliance.
- Governor’s message
- Nazeer said Gandhi’s teachings and peaceful resistance continue to inspire leaders around the world.
