Amaravati, June 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao on his 105th birth anniversary, recalling his services to the nation.

The Governor said Narasimha Rao was a visionary statesman who steered the country towards development through far-reaching economic reforms and made an enduring contribution to the nation’s overall progress and development.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that Narasimha Rao is remembered as a great leader who assumed the mantle of Prime Minister during a critical period for the nation, initiated economic reforms with foresight, and transformed the trajectory of India’s development.

His visionary leadership and contributions to national progress will continue to inspire generations to come, said the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president.

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan paid “heartfelt tributes to one of India’s most visionary statesmen, an exceptional scholar, former Chief Minister of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh, and former Prime Minister whose leadership transformed the course of our nation’s history”.

“At a defining moment, his courage, foresight, and landmark economic reforms opened new horizons for India’s growth and global standing. His remarkable intellect, administrative excellence, and unwavering commitment to national progress remain an enduring source of inspiration,” Pawan Kalyan posted on ‘X’.

“From the richness of Telugu literary heritage to the highest office of public service, Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao Garu exemplified wisdom, humility, and visionary leadership. His extraordinary legacy continues to inspire generations to serve the nation with knowledge, integrity, and unwavering dedication. May his extraordinary legacy continue to inspire every Indian to serve the nation with wisdom, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to progress,” added the Jana Sena leader.

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said Narasimha Rao was a visionary who steered a nation facing an economic crisis onto the path of development through his reforms, breathing new life into the Indian economy.

Jagan Mohan Reddy said that his contributions to the country’s progress during his tenure as Prime Minister remain unforgettable.

State Congress president Y. S. Sharmila also paid rich tributes to Narasimha Rao.

–IANS

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