KCR extends Sankranti greetings, recalls agricultural progress under BRS rule

Hyderabad: Former Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao extended Sankranti greetings to the people of Telangana and said the festival symbolised prosperity, joy, and rural cultural richness.

In a statement, KCR said the three-day celebrations of Bhogi, Makara Sankranti, and Kanuma would fill villages with festive spirit. He said homes and streets would come alive with rangolis, gobbemmalu, and traditional practices.

He added that the festival brought renewed joy across the state and strengthened the bond between people and nature.

Sankranti greetings reflect a focus on agriculture and farmer welfare

KCR said Makara Sankranti marked the sun’s transition from Dakshinayanam to Uttarayanam and held special significance in Hindu tradition. He said the festival represented hope and positive change.

Recalling the agricultural progress achieved during ten years of BRS rule, he said the state’s farm sector had witnessed steady growth. He expressed hope that agriculture would regain momentum and ensure the welfare of farmers.

KCR wished for Telangana to remain prosperous and peaceful. He said the festival should bring happiness and abundance to every household in the state.