State-level celebration for Sai centenary

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government has decided to organise Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba's 100th birthday celebrations in a grand manner. He said the government is also ready to support the Satya Sai Baba Trust to extend its services in Telangana. Participating in the divine centenary celebrations of Satya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt greetings to everyone. He said it was a rare opportunity and also an honour for him to be present in the celebrations. Revanth Reddy said remembering Baba's services to the people by winning the hearts of crores of devotees. "Baba is an inspiration to millions of people even after leaving for the heavenly abode. Satya Sai competed with the governments and provided free education to the poor from KG and PG. Baba is being considered as God for providing free medical treatment to the poor and the trust also quenched the thirst of people by solving drinking water problem in Palamuru district," Revanth Reddy said.