YSRCP celebrates Teachers' Day with tributes 

Tadepalli, September 5: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) marked Teachers' Day with fervent celebrations at its central office, honoring former President and Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary. Party leaders paid heartfelt tributes to his national service and extended warm wishes to all teachers. They also offered respects to portraits of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and the late Chief Minister Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy.

Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, YSRCP State Coordinator, asserted that Teachers' Day inspires societal progress, where teachers, after parents, shape individuals as true guides. He emphasized that society must honor them genuinely, as education molds future generations. Reddy highlighted how late YS Rajasekhara Reddy advanced education, with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy elevating it further through transformative reforms. Under Jagan's leadership, schools became platforms for bright futures, alleviating educational burdens for students and parents. Initiatives like Nadu-Nedu, with nearly Rs 15,000 crore invested, revamped school infrastructure to corporate standards, incorporating health, nutrition, and creativity. Jagan globalized students, matched government schools to international levels, and recognized teachers' pivotal role in societal respect and nation-building. Reddy criticized the current government for dismantling the education system post-regime change, noting Jagan's unprecedented reviews and swift resolutions of long-pending teacher issues. He affirmed YSRCP's policies prioritize education for Andhra Pradesh's future, urging collective advancement and extending Teachers' Day greetings.

Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy, MLC, and YSR Teachers' Federation President, declared that both YS Rajasekhara Reddy and Jagan accorded utmost priority to teachers. YSR established a corporate school in Pulivendula named after his teacher Venkataiah, providing quality education to poor children—a legacy continued by Bharathi Reddy. As CM, Jagan modernized education with infrastructure upgrades and treated teachers with respect, unlike Chandrababu Naidu's alleged humiliations. He vowed Jagan would deliver more for the teaching community upon returning to power, while paying tributes to Radhakrishnan's contributions.

Lella Appireddy, MLC and YSRCP General Secretary, stated that Radhakrishnan's societal services are indescribable, with YSR and Jagan believing education drives change. Jagan's Nadu-Nedu modernized schools, but today's system is regrettably limited to textbooks. The YSR family sustains teacher reverence, urging them as societal compasses, fostering values. Appireddy expressed confidence in Jagan's 2029 return as CM to govern per stakeholders' inputs.
The event honored outstanding teachers from various districts. Participants included MLCs Kalpalatha Reddy, Kakumanu Rajasekhar, Ankireddy Narayana Murthy, Putta Shivashankar, YSR Teachers' Federation leader Jalireddy, and other YSRCP leaders.