Hyderabad, July 28 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy on his death anniversary.
The Chief Minister offered floral tributes to the portrait of the outstanding parliamentarian at his official residence in New Delhi. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, along with other Congress leaders, participated in this program.
The Chief Minister, in his message, stated that Jaipal Reddy will be remembered forever as an unassuming political leader, an exceptional parliamentarian endowed with remarkable oratory skills, and a leader who dedicated his life to serving democratic values.
Revanth Reddy noted that Jaipal Reddy, who played a pivotal role in fulfilling the aspirations for a separate Telangana state, provided exemplary service in various capacities as a Union Minister, demonstrated unwavering commitment to the nation’s development, and possessed a profound understanding of public issues. He stated that the qualities of Jaipal Reddy serve as an inspiration to one and all.
The Chief Minister noted that his zeal for public service, political values, and life devoted to the welfare of the people will continue to guide future generations.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s wife Geetha Reddy offered floral tributes at Jaipal Reddy’s samadhi Spoorthi Sthal at Necklace Road in Hyderabad. Geetha Reddy is the niece of the late leader.
Telangana ministers and Congress leaders also paid tributes at Spoorthi Sthal.
Minister for Industry and Information Technology D. Sridhar Babu told media persons on the occasion that Jaipal Reddy was a great parliamentarian. “He represented our state in different capacities in the Union Government. In whichever role he held, whether in the Opposition or in the government, and while handling many portfolios, he demonstrated his own style of ministerial performance. Many times, he was awarded the title of the best parliamentarian in the entire Parliament. Specifically, on the occasion of this 7th anniversary, I would like to mention that the Metro Rail here, which was conceived by the then Congress government while he was the Union Urban Affairs Minister, was made possible because of his efforts,” he said.
Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said Jaipal Reddy was an intellectual who raised his voice in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with a clear understanding of public issues and incisive speeches, earning him the title of the best parliamentarian.
Prabhakar said when he stepped into the 15th Lok Sabha, he was inspired by Jaipal Reddy. He said Jaipal Reddy put in tremendous efforts in achieving a separate Telangana state and in securing the passage of the Telangana Bill in Parliament.
–IANS
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