The Alai Balai programme kicked off today at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally. Vijayalakshmi, daughter of former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, led the event, attracting significant figures from different fields.
Among the attendees were former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, and Union Ministers Manohar Lal Katter, Kishan Reddy, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jayanthi Chowdhury. The event was also graced by Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, former Governor Vidyasagar Rao, and key political leaders like BJP MP Laxman, TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, and CPI leader Narayana. Famous Tollywood actors Nagarjuna and Brahmanandam were also in attendance.
Bandaru Dattatreya started this programme to promote harmony among political leaders during the Telangana movement. Held every year after Dussehra, the Alai Balai programme celebrates Telangana’s culture and food. This year’s theme is “Operation Sindoor.”
