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Jagan, Sharmila Pay Homage to YSR on Death Anniversary
Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, also called YSR, was a former chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh.
His children, Jagan Mohan Reddy and Sharmila, visited his grave to remember him.
They placed flowers and joined special prayers with other family members.
Supporters and political leaders also paid their respects.
Jagan said that his father would always inspire him.
Sharmila said YSR helped many poor people through healthcare and education programs.
She also remembered his work for farmers, irrigation and emergency ambulance services.
She paid tribute to people who died after hearing about YSR’s death.
Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Y S Sharmila paid tributes to their father, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, on his 17th death anniversary.
Jagan, accompanied by family members, laid a wreath at YSR Ghat in Idupulapaya, YSR Kadapa district.
The family participated in special prayers conducted by religious leaders.
Sharmila praised YSR’s welfare schemes, including Aarogyasri, fee reimbursement and free electricity for farmers.
Sharmila also remembered YSR’s irrigation, ambulance and farm-loan initiatives, and those who died after his passing.
- Who
- Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Y S Sharmila, Y S Vijayamma, Y S Bharathi, other family members, political leaders and supporters.
- What
- They paid homage to former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on his 17th death anniversary.
- Where
- YSR Ghat at Idupulapaya in YSR Kadapa district.
- When
- Wednesday, on Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s 17th death anniversary.
- Why
- To remember YSR and honor his legacy of welfare and development initiatives.
Key facts
- Deceased leader
- Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, former chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh
- Anniversary
- 17th death anniversary
- Tribute site
- YSR Ghat, Idupulapaya, YSR Kadapa district
- Healthcare scheme cited
- Aarogyasri, which Sharmila said provided free corporate-level medical care to poor people
- Education scheme cited
- Fee Reimbursement, which Sharmila said supported underprivileged students
- Agriculture and irrigation initiatives
- Free electricity for farmers and the Jalayagnam project
- Other initiatives remembered
- 108 and 104 ambulance services and agricultural-loan waivers
Quotes
Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSRCP president and YSR’s son
“YSR was a modern-day ‘Bhagiratha’ who transformed the agricultural sector through free electricity for farmers and revolutionized irrigation through the ‘Jalayagnam’ project.”
thehansindia.com
“On this anniversary, as YSR’s daughter, I pay tribute to them as well. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who paid their respects today while remembering him.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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