Hyderabad, May 28 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday unveiled the statue of legendary actor and former Chief Minister N T Rama Rao at Maitrivanam in Ameerpet on the occasion of NTR's 103rd birth anniversary and described him as a leader who transcended caste, religion, region, and language.

Addressing a large gathering after inaugurating the statue, Revanth Reddy said NTR was a national icon whose name symbolised integrity, honesty, commitment, and self-respect for Telugu people. He stated that, along with Dr B R Ambedkar and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, NTR would always remain one of the greatest personalities in Indian history.

The Chief Minister said the Telangana government drew inspiration from the welfar...