Balakrishna and Jr NTR honor NTR on his birthday.

On Tuesday, the 101st birth anniversary of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party founder N. T. Rama Rao, his family came together to pay their respects and honor his legacy. NTR's son, Tollywood actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, daughter Daggubati Purandeswari, and grandson, popular actor Jr NTR, led the tributes by laying flowers at NTR Ghat, located on the serene banks of Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad.

Balakrishna fondly remembered his father as not just an accomplished actor, but also as a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on the film industry. He highlighted NTR's role in bringing people of all backgrounds into the political arena, and his efforts to ensure that marginalized communities had a voice in politics. "He encouraged weaker sections, backward classes, and minorities to actively participate in politics," said Balakrishna, emphasizing his father's dedication to serving the people.

Jr NTR, accompanied by his brother Kalyan Ram, were the first to pay their respects to their grandfather. Balakrishna expressed his gratitude to the media for giving him the opportunity to honor his father's memory and legacy. He also spoke about NTR's time in power, during which he launched various welfare schemes for the benefit of the people.

NTR's daughter, Daggubati Purandeswari, who currently serves as the BJP's Andhra Pradesh unit president, also visited NTR Ghat with her husband and other family members. She described her father as a sensation, whose name will always be remembered and cherished by the Telugu people. She also highlighted his exceptional acting career, during which he brought life to every character he played. "But it was after entering politics that he truly showed that it can be used to serve the people, not just for power," she said, recalling NTR's three terms as chief minister and his role in uniting opposition parties against the Congress.

NTR's legacy lives on through the Telugu Desam Party, which he founded in 1982 with the slogan of Telugu self-respect. In an unprecedented feat, he led the party to victory in the state elections within a year of its formation. NTR served as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms, and his contributions to the state and its people will always be remembered. He passed away on January 18, 1996, but his memory and impact continue to inspire generations.

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