P.V. Narasimha Rao's portrait unveiled at Raj Bhavan
Governor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma unveiled the portrait of former Prime Minister of India P.V. Narasimha Rao, at Raj Bhavan, on the eve of the distinguished leader's birth anniversary.
Commemorating the occasion with floral tributes, the Governor paid rich homage to the legacy of P.V. Narasimha Rao, hailing him as a transformative figure in India's modern history. He lauded PV's pioneering contributions in ushering economic liberalisation, strengthening foreign policy and advancing the education sector.
Recalling him as a 'statesman-scholar', the Governor emphasised his intellectual prowess, administrative acumen and unwavering commitment to national progress.
The Governor also announced that the portrait of another towering national leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will be unveiled at Raj Bhavan on Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26) this year. A special ceremony to honour Kargil War veterans will also be organised to mark the proud occasion.
With the addition of PV's portrait, the Raj Bhavan is already embellished with portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and the last Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan, representing India's diverse and distinguished leadership. Principal Secretary to the Governor M. Dana Kishore and senior officials were present.
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