Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Union Minister Promotes Harmony at GVL Maha Sankranti
A famous actor and Union Minister named Suresh Gopi went to a big celebration called GVL Maha Sankranti in Visakhapatnam.
He talked about how all religions should be respected and how spirituality connects everyone.
He also sang a popular Telugu song and promised to help make tourism better in the area.
He said that people in Kerala believe strongly in their faith and that we should all live together in harmony.
He praised the organizer, GVL Narasimha Rao, for making the festival special and bringing people together.
Another important person, Venkaiah Naidu, also spoke about how important it is to keep our cultural traditions alive and not lose them while modernizing.
He talked about how Sankranti is a time to be thankful for farmers, animals, and nature.
Another minister, G Kishan Reddy, talked about how people in Telugu states go back to their villages for the festival, which helps the rural economy and social ties.
He suggested this 'Back to Village' idea should be adopted nationwide.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi attended the GVL Maha Sankranti celebrations in Visakhapatnam as the chief guest.
He emphasized the importance of respecting all religions and promoting communal harmony.
Suresh Gopi sang a popular Telugu song, 'Samaja Varagamana', from the movie 'Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo'.
He agreed to help sanction projects to boost tourism in Visakhapatnam and North coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh.
He praised the organizer, GVL Narasimha Rao, for propagating the spirit of Sankranti among the people.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, Former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
- What
- Participated in the GVL Maha Sankranti celebrations and discussed cultural preservation and political growth
- When
- Saturday and Sunday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Andhra University Engineering College Grounds, Visakhapatnam and Swarna Bharathi Trust in Muchintal, Hyderabad
- Why
- To promote communal harmony, spirituality, and cultural traditions, and to support tourism in the region
Political Growth
Cultural Preservation
BJP's Future in Andhra Pradesh
Political Growth
Suresh Gopi expresses confidence in the BJP's growth in Andhra Pradesh, a state historically dominated by leftist ideology.
Cultural Preservation
Venkaiah Naidu emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural traditions and values, suggesting that modernization should not come at the cost of cultural identity.
- Event
- GVL Maha Sankranti celebrations
- Location
- Andhra University Engineering College Grounds, Visakhapatnam
- Chief Guest
- Suresh Gopi
- Organizer
- GVL Narasimha Rao
- Key Message
- Spirituality is one and every religion should be respected
- Tourism Boost
- Suresh Gopi agreed to help sanction projects for tourism in Visakhapatnam and North coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Additional Participant
- Venkaiah Naidu, Former Vice-President
- Additional Participant
- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
