Kakinada, Jaggampet, Punnami Representative, October 2: The 157th birth anniversary of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated grandly at the local Arya Vaishya Kalyana Mandapam. State Arya Vaishya Welfare and Development Corporation Director Kotha Venkateswara Rao (Kondababu) attended the program as the chief guest. First, the lamp was lit to the portrait of Vasavi Mata, and then a garland was placed to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a grand tribute was paid. Later, chocolates, biscuits and sweets were distributed to the children and students who attended the ceremony. On this occasion, Director Kotha Kondababu said… *Mahatma Gandhi is a great man who achieved independence for the country with the weapons of truth, non-violence and righteousness. Today’s youth should follow the path shown by him. “It is a true tribute when everyone implements Gandhiji’s ideals,” he said. He advised students to inculcate discipline and honesty from childhood. Manepalli Bangarraju, Kancharla Srinu, Bonda Nookababu, Kotha Ramu, B. Veera Satya, Matam Shetty Narayana, V Nagasatya, V Srirammurthy, Matam Shetty Lavanya, V Radhakrishna Rao, Kancharla Babu, Ramadevi Arya Vaishya Sangam leaders, Vasavi Club, Vanitha Club members, Arya Vaishya dignitaries, students, and others participated in this program.
