Y.S Jagan: 'YSR life is a message to the state of AP'

Brushing aside reservations of the party high command, Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today resumed his controversial 'Odarpu yatra' in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan arrived at Ichapuram in the district from Hyderabad by Faluknuma Express and was received by thousands of his fans and Congress workers.

The young leader unveiled a statue of late Rajasekhara Reddy on the occasion of his father YSR's birth anniversary.

He later paid tributes to his father at the 'Vijaya Vatika', which was built to mark the culmination of the state-wide 'padayatra' undertaken by Rajasekhara Reddy ahead of 2004 assembly elections.

Speaking on the occasion, Jagan said he does not feel lonely as his father had given him a huge family that comprised the whole of Andhra Pradesh.

Later, he left for Loddaputti village to console the family of Pyla Chandramma who died following the death of death of his father last year.

Jagan unveiled another statue of YSR at Loddaputti village.

Meanwhile, the Sakshi news channel run by Jagan showed a message by him to YSR's fans on the occasion.

"I have been asked to give a message on the occasion of my father's birth anniversary by his well-wishers from abroad. I am happy you are celebrating my father's birthday. Mahatma Gandhi said my life is a message to the nation to see.

"Our leader Rajasekhara Reddy also belonged to the same league. His life is a message to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The way he lived and his affectionate way of wishing people is a message. I learnt a lot from him. One who spoke to him just once can learn a lot from him. I thank each one of you with folded hands for your love and affection," he said in the message.