KCR expresses shock over sudden death of poet and lyricist Ande Sri

HYDERABAD: Former Chief Minister and BRS party president Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) expressed deep shock over the sudden death of Ande Sri, a renowned poet and author of the iconic Telangana state anthem ‘Jaya Jayahe Telangana’.

Ande Sri, a renowned Telugu lyricist and poet, rose to fame for his folk-style lyrics that resonate with the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people. His patriotic song ‘Jaya Jaya He Telangana’ became an anthem during the Telangana statehood movement, earning him immense respect. He died at the age of 64 on November 10.

Expressing grief over his death, KCR offered his condolences. He stated that the death of Ande Sri, who played a pivotal role as a poet with his songs and literature in the cultural movement for the achievement of the Telangana stat