Tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi

A grand tribute was paid to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on the occasion of his 157th birth anniversary at the Chandra Rajeswara Rao Foundation in Kondapur, Hyderabad. Dr. K. Narayana, Honorary Chairman of the CR Foundation, paid homage by garlanding a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.

Speaking on the occasion, he recalled that an old-age home was established under the aegis of the CR Foundation on October 2, 1999—Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary—in alignment with the aspirations of Chandra Rajeswara Rao and transcending political affiliations; today marks the completion of 27 years since its inception.

Participants in this program included CR Foundation President Palla Venkat Reddy, Vice-President Dr. K. Rajani, Secretary Kambhampati Ajay Kumar, and Treasurer Chennakesava Rao; Women's Welfare Center Director Josyabhatla Kalpana and member V. Lalitha; Neelam Rajasekhar Reddy Research Center members Kanaparthi Jyotsna and Rajagopal Reddy; Old Age Home Advisory Committee members Chennamaneni Venkateswara Rao, N. Rajendra Rao, and Idu Kallu Aruna Kumari; Old Age Home Manager Srinivas; and residents of the home, among others.