P.V.N. Madhav greeting people in Vijayawada on Wednesday before assuming charge as BJP State president. G.N. RAO
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P.V.N. Madhav officially assumed charge as BJP State president here on Wednesday amid a grand rally that witnessed participation from party workers and leaders across the State.
The event coincided with the ABVP Foundation Day. The rally began at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, where Mr. Madhav paid floral tributes at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue. During the procession, Mr. Madhav garlanded the statue of legendary Telugu poet and Jnanpith awardee Viswanatha Satyanarayana. Hailing Mr. Satyanarayana’s contribution to the Telugu language and literature, he noted the poet’s role in advocating for Telugu as the legislative language of the State through a legislative lexicon.
Addressing the media, Mr. Madhav demanded that Vijayawada’s Lenin Centre be renamed after Viswanatha Satyanarayana, questioning the relevance of Lenin to India and advocating for a local icon who worked tirelessly for the Telugu language.
“Why should a place in India be named after Lenin, who has no connection to our country?” he asked. “We must honour those who contributed to our culture and language. Viswanatha Satyanarayana deserves this recognition,” he said.
At the party office, Mr. Madhav vowed to carry forward the party’s legacy with the strength and determination demonstrated by his predecessors. He emphasised unity and proactive engagement, stating, “Every worker is functioning with the spirit of being a leader. This collective zeal is the foundation of our movement.”
Reflecting on political atmosphere in the State, Mr. Madhav said “a decisive verdict has been delivered to end the anarchic rule,” signalling a turning point in the State’s political landscape.
Expressing his gratitude to the party, he said, “I consider the post as a matter of great honour, and I will strive to uphold its dignity through dedicated service.”
Mr. Madhav emphasised unity and strengthening of the party at the grassroot. “Every karyakarta should feel like they are the president. We will move forward with discipline and national spirit,” he said.
Recalling his ABVP roots, Mr. Madhav said it was meaningful to assume responsibilities on the ABVP Foundation Day.
Outgoing president Daggubati Purandeswari expressed confidence that under Mr. Madhav’s leadership, the party would grow stronger. “The appointment of Mr. Madhav has already generated positive vibrations among party ranks. He will lead the BJP to greater heights in the State,” she said.
Senior leaders, including Somu Veerraju, P. Vishnu Kumar Raju, Lanka Dinakar, N. Ramakrishna Reddy, V. Narayana Reddy, G. Sitaram Anjaneya Chowdhary, and B. Shivannarayana were present.
Published – July 10, 2025 08:42 am IST
