CM pays tributes to Potti Sreeramulu

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy today paid tributes to Potti Sreeramulu on the eve of his 55th death anniversary here.

Dr Reddy, in a message, said Sreeramulu, who had laid down his life for the formation of Andhra Pradesh, worked for the welfare of the downtrodden.

He had spent his entire life for promoting peace, non-violence and equality among all sections of the people, Dr Reddy said and added that Sreeramulu also fought for the eradication of social evils.

Principal Secretary to the government C R Biswal, in a statement, said two minutes' silence would be observed in the state at 1100 am tomorrow in memory of the great leader.

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