The 47th death anniversary of first chief minister of Hyderabad State Dr Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was celebrated here in a grand manner on Sunday.
Telangana State Finance Minister Etela Rajendar, BJP National vice-president Bandaru Dattatraya TPCC president Ponnala Lakshmaiah and others paid floral tributes to Dr Burgula at his statue near GHMC Office. Recalling services of Burgula on the occasion, the TPCC chief urged the TRS government to recognize the services of the leaders of this region for their pivotal role in the achievement of separate Telangana State.
Bandaru Dattatraya urged the government to rechristen Mahbubnagar district after Burgula Ramakrishna Rao. Dr B. Babu Rao Varma, Chairman, BRK Foundation & president of Freedom Fighters Forum for Social Justice and secretary B. Lakshmikanth were pre0sent. (NSS)