PM Modi Pays Homage to NT Rama Rao on 103rd Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to TDP founder and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister NT Rama Rao on his 103rd birth anniversary and said his commitment to public welfare and governance ensured dignity for the poor and the marginalised. Actor-politician NT Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR, was born on 28 May 1923 and died on 18 January 1996, at the age of 72.

“We pay tribute to the great NTR Garu on his birth anniversary. He is fondly remembered for his commitment to public welfare and governance ensuring dignity of the poor and the marginalised,” Modi said in a post on X. he said.

The Prime Minister also said that NTR’s contributions to cinema continue to fascinate generations.

“His life and ideals continue to be a tremendous source of inspiration. The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, led by my friend Chandrababu Naidu Garu, is committed to advancing the aspirations he held dear for the people,” Modi said. he said.

NTR founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 and served three terms as the chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh. He acted in nearly 300 films and rose to superstardom in Telugu cinema.

TDP is currently headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. With 16 Lok Sabha MPs, TDP is a key component of the NDA at the Centre.