Naidu Pays Floral Tribute to NTR Raju in Tirupati
Calls former TTD board member’s demise an irreparable loss to Nara and Nandamuri families
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu paid floral tributes to the portrait of NTR Raju, a devoted follower of the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board member, who recently passed away.
The Chief Minister visited NTR Raju’s residence in Tirupati on Friday. Earlier, he had expressed his condolences on the day of Raju’s demise. During the visit, Naidu spent time with Raju’s son, State Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Media Coordinator Sridhar Varma, and other family members, offering his condolences and words of support.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Naidu said the loss of a person like NTR Raju, who was a staunch admirer of the late NTR, was an irreparable loss to both the Nara and Nandamuri families. He described NTR Raju as a family member and said his absence has caused deep sorrow.
Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, MLA Amarnath Reddy, Pulivarthi Nani, Sunil, SAP Chairman Ravi Naidu, Tatayagunta Gram Chairman Mahesh Yadav, Municipal Vice Chairman RC Mani Krishna, along with several MPs, MLAs, Telugu Desam Party leaders and party workers, were present.
The leaders unanimously stated that NTR Raju’s demise is not only a major loss to his family but also to the Telugu Desam Party. They expressed profound grief over the passing of a committed party loyalist.