Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi begged Ramaiah’s death and said he would be remembered as a man because he worked for the stability of the planet. “Future generations will continue to get inspiration from the lives of Ramaiah,” Modi said.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said Ramaiah firmly believes that human survival is impossible without nature and environment. “Ramaiah opened a plantation as a person and influenced the entire society,” he said. Padma Shri winners inspired young people by dedicating their lives to environmental protection.
Former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao recalled how the contribution of “treating people” inspired the then BRS government to launch the Haritha Haram program.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy recalled that Ramaiah had planted more than 10 million seedlings. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay recalled that he posted the names of the plants to his family, which reflected his feelings and connection to nature.
Deputy CM Malu Bhatti Vikramarka, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Jupally Krishna Rao, Danasari Anusuya, TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud and others condemned Ramaiah’s demise.
Former Minister Harish Rao said Ramaiah lived his life and believed that the motto was “vruksho rakshati rakshita ha”. Harish Rao said Ramaiah regards plants as her children. Even though he was sick, Ramaiah continued to plant and protect the trees.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao recalled that Ramaiah worked with Harita Haram program and said people like Ramaiah were needed to protect the environment.
