Andhra Pradesh Leaders Honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on His Birth Anniversary
Andhra Pradeshs CM and Deputy CM pay tribute to Maulana Azad, emphasizing educations role in nation-building.
Amaravati, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan paid tribute to the freedom fighter and India’s first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, on his birth anniversary.
In a post on the social media platform X, Naidu highlighted Azad’s significant contributions to the education sector in India. He stated, “The contributions of freedom fighter, renowned educator, and the first Education Minister of India, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, are unforgettable. His life and ideals will continue to inspire future generations. On this occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay my respects.”
Pawan Kalyan also expressed his homage to Azad, noting that education is not only a path to personal success but also the foundation for building a progressive, inclusive, and empowered society. “On National Education Day, I humbly pay tribute to Bharat Ratna Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. His vision recognized education as the most powerful tool for nation-building and social transformation,” he remarked.
Kalyan emphasized the right to quality education for every child, regardless of their background. He stated, “It is our responsibility to nurture young minds, promote scientific thinking, encourage innovation, and empower the next generation to think freely, dream boldly, and contribute meaningfully to society.”
He further mentioned ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity through rural development projects, ensuring that children in remote and tribal areas can easily access schools. “Through our efforts in environmental and forest sectors, we are working to protect natural resources for future generations. Let us create a society where every child has the opportunity to learn, every youth has the freedom to explore, and every dream receives the support it needs to come true,” Kalyan added.
Additionally, the state’s Minister for Human Resource Development and Information Technology, Nara Lokesh, also paid tribute to Azad, stating that he believed personal and national development is only possible through education. “As the first Education Minister, freedom fighter, and educator, his services to the nation are unforgettable. On the occasion of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s birth anniversary, I extend my best wishes during the celebration of Minority Welfare Day and National Education Day,” Lokesh concluded.
