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While the two states are moving towards progress and transformation, there are many who believe Dr. YSR the indispensable leader is all they need at this hour. An eternal leader who brought fame to the state and to the nation by his deeds.
Remembering the conducts of Dr. YSR on his birthday was an honor. Dr. YSR Jayanthi celebrations happened in Dallas, TX at Ruchi Palace with over 250 people converging the event on July 11, 2015. The event was conducted by YSR Fans Club in conjunction with YSRCP Dallas committee.
Raman Kristapati welcomed the crowd and recalled the fond memories during the golden rule of Dr. YSR. He expressed that it is a pleasure to be born during the era when Dr. YSR was alive and rendered services to the people of Andhra Pradesh. He then welcomed renowned stage artist Gummadi Gopalakrishna who recalled his fond affection with YSRCP and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Mr. Gummadi recited few poems and received standing ovation.
Candles were lit and paid floral tributes by eminent community leaders Dr. Raghava Reddy, Dr. Sridhar Reddy Korsapati, Dr. Ramana Reddy Guduru, Dr. Tarakumar Reddy, Dr. Sridhar Reddy Korsapati, Dr.Darga Nagireddy, Dr. Rami Reddy Buchipudi, Vishwanath Kichli, Raman Reddy Kristapati, Pratap Bhimireddy, Dr. Pavan Pamadurthi, Krishna Reddy Koduru, Srinivasa Obulareddy, Ajay Reddy, Mahendar Kamireddy, Srinadh Reddy, NMS Reddy, Vijay Pitta, Raghu Chittimala, Janaki Mandadi and among others.
Dr. Darga Nagireddy, NRI YSRCP-USA wing IT chair remembered how Dr. YSR’s life is a great example as a leader, a mentor, a friend, a follower and many more, which are rare to find in one person in this century. Later, he introduced the newly formed committee.
The members introduced were Rajashekhar Reddy Kessireddy, convener from California, Dr. Vasudeva Reddy, South Region In-charge, from Florida who visited Dallas followed by Dr.Raghava Reddy, Advisory committee, Dr. Ramireddy Buchipudi Social Responsibility chair, Viswanadha Kichili Web chair, and Dallas core committee team Ramana Kristapati, Mahesh Adibhatla, Dr. Pavan Pamadurthi, Jaychandra Reddy, Krishna Reddy Koduru, Madhu Mallu, Ramana Putluru, Thirumala Kumbum, Uma Mahesh, Ravi Arimanda, Krishnamohan Reddy, Uma Mahesh, Srinivasa Obulareddy, Jayasimha Reddy, Uma Mahesh Kurri, Chandra Sekhar Chinthala, Mallikarjun Murari, and Naseem Shaik.
Rajashekhar Kessireddy lauded the services of Dr. YSR who could rise above party and regional levels in carrying out welfare activities. He invited all Dallas YSR fans and followers to attend Atlanta YSR Jayanthi where a large contingent of YSRCP leaders from India and YSR nationwide fans would be taking part in the event. Dr. Vasudeva Reddy remembered Dr. YSR and popular schemes which helped the poor and farmers like Arogya Sree, Jala Yagnam, and Free electricity.
Later Prominent speakers from town spoke in length and breadth about the achievements Late Dr. YSR did for the state. They mentioned the political journey of Dr. Rajasekhara Reddy is no short of peoples saga and mentioned YSR was one of the tallest leaders who stood by all sections of the society with his welfare schemes and by successfully implementing them during his regime.
Speakers went on to say how Andhra Pradesh rose from the bottom to become one of the leading states in the country and how it lost its charm and progress after the beloved leader departed. They recollected the wonderful instances Dr. YSR used to work and opined Dr. YSR will be remembered for the generations to come and said Andhra Pradesh is fortunate to have leaders such as Dr. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. They recalled how Rajasekhara Reddy became the leader of the masses who worked for the welfare of the people beyond regions, beyond caste and beyond self-interests.
Ramana Kristapati and Dr.Darga Nagireddy delivered the vote of thanks to all who attended the birthday celebrations of Dr. YSR, Ruchi Palace for providing the venue and food, TV9, TV5 and the event and sponsors who made the event a grand success.
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