Hyderabad witnessed a solemn tribute to the Father of the Nation on Friday as Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka led the commemorations at Bapu Ghat. The site, located at Langer House where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in the confluence of the Musi and Esi rivers, became a focal point for leaders reflecting on his enduring legacy.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud, senior Congress leader and former MP V. Hanumantha Rao, along with other party members, joined in offering floral tributes. The gathering included prayers across faiths, underscoring Gandhi’s message of unity and harmony.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy described Bapu as a great soul who revolutionized global struggles through non-violence. His words resonated with attendees, emphasizing Gandhi’s transformative impact on India’s freedom movement.
Across the political spectrum, tributes poured in. BRS leader KT Rama Rao took to X, highlighting Gandhi’s principles of truth and non-violence. He urged followers to embrace honesty, courage, compassion, and build a society rooted in harmony. Telangana Jagruti President K. Kavitha echoed similar sentiments, reaffirming commitment to non-violence, truth, compassion, and patriotism.
Even from neighboring Andhra Pradesh, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid homage. Nazeer called Gandhi’s life a timeless symbol of selfless service, while Naidu stressed daily practice of truth, non-violence, peace, and service, alongside ideals like Swadeshi, women’s empowerment, village self-rule, and poverty eradication.
This collective remembrance on Gandhi’s martyrdom day serves as a powerful reminder of his relevance in today’s divided world. Leaders from various parties converging at Bapu Ghat symbolize a shared national heritage that transcends politics, inspiring ongoing efforts toward a more equitable society.