Celebrated poet, lyricist, and writer Ande Sri, who passed away on Monday, was cremated with full State honours in Ghatkesar. Political leaders, dignitaries, and people from across society paid their respects, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy observing the final rites

Hyderabad: Renowned poet, lyricist, and writer Ande Sri, who passed away on Monday, was laid to rest with full State honours at Ghatkesar on Tuesday.

His wife Mallubai, daughters Vakkulamma, Vennela and Vekuva, and son Dattu performed the last rites in a traditional manner. People from across political parties and different walks of life gathered in large numbers to bid farewell to the celebrated poet.

The funeral procession started from Lalapet Jayashankar Stadium and passed through Tarnaka and Uppal before reach

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