Archive · 3 Sep 2026
YSRCP Leaders Mark YSR Anniversary With Jalabhishekam
YSRCP members gathered in Nellore to remember former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy.
The event was held on his 17th death anniversary.
They placed flowers and a garland on his statue.
They also poured water over the statue in a ceremony called Jalabhishekam.
The water came from three reservoirs: Somasila, Kandaleru, and Sangam.
Party leaders said YSR helped agriculture through irrigation projects.
They also praised welfare programs started during his time in office.
They said YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is carrying forward YSR’s ideas.
YSRCP leaders and cadres paid floral tributes to former chief minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy in Nellore.
The observance marked YS Rajasekhar Reddy’s 17th death anniversary on Wednesday.
Leaders garlanded his statue at Gandhi Bomma Center.
They performed Jalabhishekam using water collected from the Somasila, Kandaleru, and Sangam reservoirs.
Party leaders praised YS Rajasekhar Reddy’s irrigation and welfare initiatives and said YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was continuing his vision.
- Who
- YSRCP leaders, cadres, and senior party members, including Kakani Govardhan Reddy and Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy.
- What
- They paid tributes to YS Rajasekhar Reddy and performed Jalabhishekam to his statue.
- When
- Wednesday, on YS Rajasekhar Reddy’s 17th death anniversary.
- Where
- Gandhi Bomma Center in Nellore.
- Why
- To honor YS Rajasekhar Reddy’s contributions to irrigation, agriculture, and welfare schemes.
- Occasion
- YS Rajasekhar Reddy’s 17th death anniversary
- Location
- Gandhi Bomma Center, Nellore
- Ceremony
- Jalabhishekam with reservoir water
- Water sources
- Somasila, Kandaleru, and Sangam reservoirs
- Agricultural focus
- YS Rajasekhar Reddy’s contributions through irrigation projects
- Welfare schemes cited
- Aarogyasri and fee reimbursement