The State government has announced a change in the name of Nandi Awards. They will now be known as Gaddar awards and will be presented on Gaddar’s birth anniversary. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made this announcement at a function in Ravindra Bharati. The government has also decided to install a statue of Gaddar on Tank Bund, which will be ratified in the next Cabinet meeting. Reddy praised Gaddar for his revolutionary songs and cultural programs during the Telangana movement.
Reddy criticized the previous government for not presenting Nandi awards to film personalities and noted artists for 10 years. He stated that the film industry has been demanding the resumption of Nandi awards, but the government did not pay attention to it. Reddy also took the opportunity to respond to comments made by BRS leaders claiming that KCR would soon become the CM. He said such comments insult the voters and reminded that the people elected the Congress government to manage the State affairs for five years.
Reddy emphasized that the government does not discriminate against anyone and is open to accepting memorandums from anyone or any party leader. He appreciated MLC K Kavitha (BRS) for recently submitting a memorandum urging the installation of a statue of Jyotiba Phule in the Assembly.
