Tributes Paid to P.V. Narasimha Rao on His 104th Birth Anniversary
Honoring a Visionary Leader
The Governor of Telangana, Vishnu Dev Varma, unveiled a portrait of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao at the Raj Bhavan on the eve of his birth anniversary. During the ceremony, the Governor paid homage to Rao's legacy, describing him as a transformative figure in India's modern history. He praised Rao for initiating economic liberalization, strengthening foreign policy, and advancing the education sector.
Congress Remembers P.V. Narasimha Rao
On the occasion of P.V. Narasimha Rao's 104th birth anniversary, the Congress party paid tribute to him, highlighting his visionary leadership. They noted that his economic reforms in 1991 set India on a path of progress, liberalization, and self-reliance. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge shared a message on social media, stating, 'We pay our respects to former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary. His government's far-reaching economic liberalization policies were instrumental in catalyzing an era of unprecedented national growth.'
Significant Contributions and Legacy
Kharge emphasized that these reforms were crucial for uplifting the middle class and establishing a robust foundation for a stronger and more resilient India. He also acknowledged Rao's significant contributions to India's nuclear program and his visionary foreign policy initiatives, particularly the 'Look East' policy. The Congress party reiterated that Rao's role in the nation's progress and strength will always be remembered.
P.V. Narasimha Rao was born in 1921 in Karimnagar, Telangana. Today marks his 104th birth anniversary. He served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1971 to 1973 and held various ministerial positions in the central government, including Minister of External Affairs, Home Minister, Defence Minister, and Minister of Human Resource Development. He was the Prime Minister of India from June 21, 1991, to May 16, 1996, and passed away in Delhi in 2004.