Hyderabad, June 28 -- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, describing him as the architect of India's economic reforms whose vision continues to guide the country's progress.

In a statement, Bhatti Vikramarka said P.V. Narasimha Rao assumed office as Prime Minister during one of the country's gravest economic crises and steered India towards prosperity through bold and far-reaching economic reforms. He said the landmark decisions taken under his leadership laid the foundation for India's emergence as one of the world's leading economic powers.

Describing P.V. Narasimha Rao as an illustrious son of Telangana, the...