CM KCR unfurled the national flag on the occasion of 74th Republic Day celebrations held at Pragathi Bhavan here on Thursday.
He paid floral tributes to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion and remembered their contribution for the nation building.
Ministers Vemula Prashanth Reddy, Satyavathi Rathod, Ch Mallaredy, MLCs Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, S Madhusudhanachari, Naveen Rao, Shambhipur Raju, Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari, DGP Anjani Kumar and other senior officials of the Chief Minister’s Office and elected representatives attended the celebrations.
He stated that the objective of the Constitution of India could be achieved only through impartial and effective governance in a democratic setup.
KCR said the Republic Day was a celebration for all the citizens of India, marking the enforcement of the Constitution of India which laid foundation for India as a sovereign, republic and democratic nation.
KCR congratulated the eminent personalities, from various States of the country including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, who have been selected for the prestigious “Padma” awards presented by the Union government in recognition of their outstanding services in various fields.
In a statement, the Chief Minister said the role of the Padma awardees in leading the society in a qualitative direction by displaying great talent in their chosen fields with sincerity and responsibility, was invaluable.
