South megastar Chiranjeevi has asked the Central government to give the Bharat Ratna award to the late NT Ramarao. Today is the 101st birth anniversary of the late actor turned politician. He further stated that the prestigious award will be a fitting tribute to NTR’s services in public life. He also hopes that the Centre will fulfil the long-pending wish of Telugu people. 

Chiranjeevi took to his ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote “The fame of some is immortal. He is an eternal example for future generations. Remembering Nandamuri Tarak Rama Rao today. I think the Bharat Ratna award is a fitting tribute to his services in public life. I hope that the central government will heed this long-standing wish of the Telugu people.”

He tweeted the message with a throwback photo of himself with N T Ramarao. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage to the later actor. He tweeted, “Remembering the legendary NTR on his birth anniversary. He was a remarkable icon of Telugu cinema and a visionary leader. His contributions to film and politics continue to inspire generations. From his unforgettable roles on screen to his transformative leadership, he is fondly remembered. We will keep working to fulfil his vision for our society.”

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Ramarao's grandson Jr NTR visited NTR Ghat to pay tribute to him earlier today. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram also joined him at the Ghat. They sat on the ground to observe a moment of silence for the late politician. Along with them, Nandamuri Balakrishna was also present at the ghat to pay tribute to his father.

Also read: Jr NTR Pays Tribute To Grandfather NT Ramarao On His 101st Birth Anniversary By Sitting On The Ground At NTR Ghat

NT Ramarao worked in several movies in the span of more than four decades from 1949 to 1993. After becoming a politician, NTR founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He served three times as Chief Minister in Andhra Pradesh. He passed away at the age of 72 on 18th January 1996.