CM K Chandrasekhar Rao visited the house of Dr C Narayan Reddy and paid rich tributes to him. He was accompanied by Ministers Srinivas Yadav, Nayani Narsimha Reddy and others.
He talked to the family members of Narayan Reddy and consoled them.
KCR announced a memorial and a meeting hall for in memory of Narayan reddy would be built. His statues would be erected on Tankbund, Karimnagar and other places so that the literary world would remember him for ever.
“Dr Reddy was a versatile genius, – one of the finest poets and lyricists produced by Telangana. He was a wordsmith having mastery over Telugu language and literature.”
He was passionate about preserving and popularising Telugu language and culture, especially among the young generation. He also enjoyed mastery over English, Hindi and Urdu languages, KCR said.
“Dr Reddy was a fine human being, having friends cutting across the entire political spectrum. He also made his mark as a member of Parliament. I was privileged to have friendship with Dr Narayana Reddy.
“In his demise, the world of Telugu language and literature has lost a bright star. The void caused by his loss can never be filled,” said the Governor.Reddy, who was influenced by Urdu language and literature, is also known as an educational administrator. He instituted an award named after his wife Susheela which is presented annually to the female writers.In his demise, the world of Telugu language and literature has lost a bright star.
The void caused by his loss can never be filled.’
