Mahanetha YS Rajasekhara Reddy had lost his life in the line of duty in service of the people. He was the symbol of statesmanship, administration, and compassion for poor. People adored him while he was in power or not and they would feel to be honored to have met him and most families keep his photo on their walls, along with deities. All villages, towns and cities have multiple statues of him and named their streets and junctions in his name. People love him, more than their own siblings, lot of times.
He earned each and every heart and soul with his heart and soul. He did not have a caste, a creed or a religion. He belongs to each and every one of us. We all miss him dearly, he is in our thoughts and prayers and do not leave our hearts and souls. There was never a leader like him and there will never be one like him. He was unique and matchless. He was heads and shoulders above every other politician that ever gotten in to public conscience.
With the state in disarray now, people miss him even more. If only YSR was alive, is the most made statement in the state now. He was ready to reign for the next five year and years after but the fate was cruel to us. YSR walked in and out of our lives leaving fondest memories. He endeared us with his great smile and his compassion for poor, farmers and rest of the society and on top of it, he worked tirelessly to serve the state, not leaving the poor behind. He was the greatest leader of the masses and will be remembered by one and all for generations to come. Even though he left us physically, he remains forever deeply etched in our memories, lives and thoughts. A day would not go by for most of us without a thought of this great man and a tear falling from our eyes. His life shows us how to value family, friendships, people and the country. He was the only Chief Minister of any state in our memory to have taken his wife to swearing in ceremony both times. He was looked up on as a great brother, son, father and grandfather by his followers. He never hesitated to stand up for what he believed in. There are politicians everywhere in the world but only a few leaders exist and one of the tallest is our Mahanetha Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy. We are all proud to have lived in the same time as he lived. We, the ardent followers of YSR will observe his Third Vardhanthi and celebrate his life and legacy in Atlanta. No tears but celebration of his life and legacy. The best way to commemorate his life is to follow what he preached and followed - compassion, commitment, and caring – to friends, family, and people. YSR was not just another leader, just like Niagara Falls is not just another waterfalls! Amar Rahen YSR!
Venue: Brindavan Restaurant, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Date and Time: Sept 8, 2012 (Saturday), 11 AM to 1 PM
