Biswabhushan Harichandan, YS Jagan show mutual admiration at Governor's farewell

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy bid a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, who was appointed as Chhattisgarh Governor.

The Chief Minister hailed the outgoing Governor's guidance to the State during the last three and a half years at a special celebration hosted by the State Government on Tuesday at the 'A' Convention Centre here.

At a time when relations between state governments and governors are strained, Biswabhusan Harichandan brought more decorum and dignity to the gubernatorial post by facilitating maximum coordination between various constitutional bodies and providing valuable guidance in the development of the state, he said.

Being an educationist, legal expert, freedom fighter and a writer, Biswabhusan Harichandan served as five-time MLA and four-term Minister in Odisha and left an indelible mark among the people there as an efficient administrator, said the Chief Minister.

Under his leadership, the Andhra Pradesh Red Cross Association provided outstanding services to the public, particularly during the pandemic, he stated. The outgoing Governor, he said, managed the state like a father, gentleman, and well-wisher by offering the people the utmost love and affection.

The Chief Minister wished the outgoing Governor and his wife a long life and good health, wishing them a fruitful tenure in Chhattisgarh. He bestowed a shawl on Biswabhusan Harichandan and presented him with a portrait of Lord Venkateswara.

Chief Secretary Dr K.S. Jawahar Reddy, who also spoke on the occasion, described him as a people’s Governor who paid special interest towards understanding Telugu language and culture.

Replying to the felicitation, Biswabhusan Harichandan said he was overwhelmed by the immense respect, love and affection shown by the Chief Minister and the people of Andhra Pradesh towards him.

He said he wondered in the initial days of his tenure as Governor as to how the Government could implement several welfare schemes and on enquiring about the same, the Chief Minister replied saying he could implement the schemes with the blessings of God.

He added that the Chief Minister has been implementing a slew of welfare initiatives for people from all walks of life, and that Andhra Pradesh is far ahead of many other states in the country in terms of agricultural development.

The outgoing Governor said that RBKs (Rythu Bharosa Kendras) have become role model for the rest of the country and added that the Chief Minister was like his family member. During the pandemic times, the Chief Minister took strong measures to control it and safeguard the public health system.

Several Ministers, MPs, MLAs and senior officials attended the farewell programme.