Hyderabad: Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy wished the people of Andhra Pradesh a happy and prosperous Vijayadasami.
In a special message to the people of the State on the eve of the Dasara festival he said “Let this Dasara festival bring us all joy and happiness. Let us all live in peace, prosperity and fraternity".
He said legend behind the Dasara festival is triumph of good over the evil. He hoped that the festival heralds all-round prosperity for the State of Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu people.
The Chief Minister thanked the Almighty for saving the State of Andhra Pradesh from a huge loss and that the Phailin cyclone crossed the coast without much damage.
He thanked the public, his cabinet colleagues, Public Representatives, officials, departmental heads, NDRF team, Army, Navy, District Collectors, Media and all others who stood with him in facing the Phailin cyclone which was thought to be a very severe cyclone. "It is all a team work and I thank everyone".
The Chief Minister said that Andhra Pradesh made rapid strides in every sphere and is regarded as the investors' best destination.
With the good rains this year, he hoped that Agricultural production will be very encouraging and the farmers would stand to gain. He said that Andhra Pradesh is a happening State and there is great future ahead for the Telugus".
