KCR extends Bathukamma wishes to people

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Saturday conveyed his greetings to people of Telangana especially women on the festive occasion of Bathukamma. He said the Bathukamma festival, which reflects the culture and tradition of Telangana State, should be celebrated with happiness and gaiety by the people.

He said the festival represents Telangana's self-respect and also emphasises on respecting nature through inclusion of seasonal flowers in preparing Bathukamma. The Chief Minister instructed the officials concerned to make necessary arrangements at the temples and also at the Bathukamma Ghats to ensure women participating in the festivities do not have any inconvenience.