Madhavaram Krishna Rao distributes Bathukamma sarees at Kukatpally constituency

Old Bowenpally: Kukatpally MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao on Tuesday said that the CM KCR initiated the distribution of Bathukamma sarees to ensure that even poor women of the state celebrate the festival with pomp and gaiety.

He was speaking at a programme to launch saree distribution in the constituency, at Bhagyasri Gardens function hall here on Tuesday. The MLA distributed Bathukamma sarees on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the MLA said several festivals were being celebrated in the state and it was the CM's wish that even poor people should get to participate in festivities.

He said that Bathukamma sarees were being distributed to women above 18 years irrespective of religion and caste. The noble initiative was also taken up to help handloom workers who faced dire situation and were committing suicides before the formation of the state.

Deputy Commissioner Mamatha, MLC Naveen Rao, Old Bowenpally corporator Muddam Narsimha Yadav, Udaya, Rani, Chandu Yadav and others attended the programme.