Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao has described his long-time friend and minister Thummala Nageswara Rao as “Bhakta Ramadasu” of the party and the distict. “We have named Paler Project after the great devotee of 16th century- Bhakta Ramadasu. We know Ramadasu is known for his indomitable spirit and got the temple at Bhadrachalam constructed against heavy odds. When Tanisha jailed him, the God himself came and rescued his dear devotee. Thummala Nageswara Rao has also got the same commitment. He has been after me to get the project sanctioned. Thummala is the Bhakta Ramadasu of the district, KCR remarked.
