People now enjoying fruits of developmental seeds sown by Jawaharlal Nehru: Jagga Reddy

Sangareddy: TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy praised the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as a great leader who laid a strong foundation for the nation. After Independence, Nehru guided India, a nation facing numerous challenges, onto the path of development and nation-building, he said.

On the occasion of Nehru’s birth anniversary on Saturday, Jagga Reddy and former TGIIC chairperson Nirmala Jagga Reddy paid floral tributes to his statue at IB Junction in Sangareddy town.

Speaking on the occasion, Jagga Reddy recalled that when Nehru assumed office as the country’s first Prime Minister, the nation was facing extremely difficult circumstances. Despite shortages of food, industries and basic infrastructure, Nehru pursued a visionary approach to develop the country across all sectors. He highlighted that Nehru prioritised agriculture and industry and spearheaded the establishment of major irrigation projects such as Nagarjuna Sagar, along with IITs and other prestigious educational institutions.

Jagga Reddy further stated that Nehru made significant contributions to strengthening India’s democratic system, electoral process, legislature and judiciary. He lauded Nehru for establishing a governance model that upheld constitutional values and supported the weaker sections of society.

He remarked that the services rendered to the nation by the Nehru-Gandhi family would remain etched in history forever. He recalled that, after Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, who also served as Prime Ministers, made substantial contributions to the country’s development. He also noted that Sonia Gandhi declined the opportunity to become Prime Minister on two occasions, describing it as a testament to her spirit of sacrifice. Although members of the family had held the office of Prime Minister, they had consistently prioritised service to the nation over the pursuit of power.

Jagga Reddy highlighted that the Nehru-Gandhi family’s contribution to the industrial development of the Sangareddy and Medak regions was unforgettable. He pointed out that prestigious industries such as Ordnance Factory, BEL and BDL, established during the tenures of Congress governments, had provided employment opportunities to thousands of people. He further said that the Singur and Manjeera irrigation projects had ensured drinking water and irrigation facilities for people in these regions.

Jagga Reddy said the seeds of development sown by Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi had grown into mighty trees that now provide shade and bear fruits for the public. He observed that people continued to reap the benefits of the industries and projects established by Congress leaders of that era.

He stated that the nation could never forget the services, sacrifices and martyrdom of the Nehru-Gandhi family when it comes to nation-building. Jagga Reddy emphasised that it was everyone’s responsibility to ensure that future generations were made aware of the contributions of the family, which had laid a strong foundation for the country.

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