Industries and Commerce Minister TG Bharath praised Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for favoring the Arya Vysya community and benefiting them in various aspects.
In a statement issued here on Friday (December 12, 2025), Mr. Bharath said the Chief Minister showed affection and love for the community by naming the town of Penugonda in West Godavari after Goddess Vasavi Matha. Mr. Bharath said that the state government also officially organized the sacred day of self-immolation (Atmarpanam) of Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari and thanked the Chief Minister on behalf of the Arya Vysya community.
Mr. Bharath said the Chief Minister was informed about the self-immolation of goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari in Penugonda during a previous visit to the city. The Chief Minister has decided to name the city after Goddess Vasavi, which is a welcome move. Mr. Bharath said that Andhra Pradesh is the only state among the neighboring states where a leader of the Arya Vysya community has been appointed as a minister.
Published – 12 Dec 2025 19:50 IST
