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Jagga Reddy pays tributes to Nehru, recalls his contributions to nation-building

Sangareddy, Nov 14 (UNI) TPCC Working President Jagga Reddy described India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as a visionary leader who laid a strong foundation for the country's development despite the challenges faced after Independence.
On the occasion of Nehru's birth anniversary, Jagga Reddy, along with former TGIIC Chairperson Nirmala Jagga Reddy, paid floral tributes to Nehru's statue at IB Junction in Sangareddy town on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Jagga Reddy recalled Nehru's contributions to agriculture, industry, irrigation and education.
He said Nehru played a key role in establishing major irrigation projects such as Nagarjuna Sagar and prestigious institutions like the IITs, besides strengthening democratic institutions, the electoral system, legislature and judiciary.
He said the contributions and sacrifices of the Nehru-Gandhi family, including Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, would remain etched in the country's history.
He recalled that the family had always prioritised national service over positions of power.
Jagga Reddy highlighted the family's contribution to industrial development in Sangareddy and Medak districts, citing the establishment of major industries such as ODF, BEL and BDL, which provided employment to thousands.
He also mentioned the Singur and Manjira projects, which continue to benefit people through drinking water and irrigation facilities.
He said the development initiatives launched by Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi continued to benefit generations and stressed the need to educate younger generations about their contributions to nation-building.
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