Sankranthi: Jagan, KCR, Governor Greet Telugu People

The top leaders of the Telugu States today extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of Sankranthi.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao greeted the people of Telangana and said that he prayed the goddesses to shower Their blessings on them (the people) and enable them celebrate the festival with joy. He also said that he desired that prosperity, brotherhood and happiness prevail at every household.

AP Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy too expressed his wishes for the very best to the Telugu people living worldwide.

"The festival is a symbol of our culture, our traditions, the love and affection we have for our villages, and the high regard we show for the farmers of the State. The government has been implementing several welfare schemes for the farmers and for the development of the rural areas over the past seven months, and will continue to so in the future," he said, and added that families all over should get together and celebrate the festival in a grand manner.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan too conveyed her greetings to the people.

The Governor said, "On the happy occasion of Sankranti, I convey my heartiest greetings to the people of the State. Sankranthi, the harvest festival, occupies a significant place in our cultural horizon, and is celebrated with all gaiety and jubilation. Sankranti celebrations represent the best of our ancient and glorious tradition, and bind all sections together. May this auspicious occasion inspire noble thoughts of love, affection, amity and brotherhood in all of us. I once again convey my warm greetings to all the people on this joyous occasion."