B Sreedhar Varma has formally assumed charge as the new Chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel, the dedicated devotional channel operated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. He officially took charge of his duties at the SVBC office situated near Alipiri in Tirupati. Prior to assuming his responsibilities at the office, he visited the Sri Ranganayakula Mandapam located in Tirumala to seek sacred blessings. Speaking on this auspicious occasion, Sreedhar expressed immense happiness at receiving this sacred opportunity to serve the public and the shrine. He added that the network plays a pivotal role in spreading the glory of Lord Sri Venkateswara alongside the core tenets of Hindu Dharma to devotees spread across the entire globe. He pledged to work in complete harmony with all employees and staff members while constantly striving to further strengthen the channel during his upcoming tenure.
Expressions of Gratitude and Government Support
The appointment ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries and well-wishers from various sectors. B Sreedhar Varma expressed his deepest heartfelt gratitude to key leaders of the state administration for entrusting him with this position. He explicitly thanked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Sri Nara Lokesh, Deputy Chief Minister Sri Pawan Kalyan, and Endowments Minister Sri Anam Ramanarayana Reddy for conferring this honor upon him. The auspicious programme witnessed the presence of AP FDC Chairman Bharath Bhushan, TFPC secretary Thummala Prasanna Kumar, and numerous alliance leaders who extended their warm congratulations. A large gathering of political representatives and public well-wishers also attended the venue to convey their best wishes for a successful and prosperous administrative period.
Deep Bonds with the Nandamuri Family
A central highlight of the event was the strong presence and active participation of the Nandamuri family. Key family members including Nandamuri Mohana Krishna, Nandamuri Ramakrishna, Nandamuri Mohana Roopa, Kamineni Sreemantini, and Daggubati Nivedita attended to extend their warmest personal congratulations.
Mohana Krishna described the new Chairman as a beloved brother-like figure. He recalled the enduring association between both families, noting that while they are not related by blood, their bond of mutual affection spans generations. He shared that Sreedhar's father, NTR Raju, was once offered an early political party ticket by party founder NTR. However, Raju chose not to contest, opting instead to dedicate his life entirely to serving Lord Venkateswara through generous land donations and persistent public service.
Multi-Generational Devotion and Future Outlook
Nandamuri Ramakrishna noted that Sreedhar Varma's family has been actively involved in serving Lord Venkateswara for four generations. He commended the disciplined nature and high integrity of the family, expressing firm confidence that Sreedhar will walk in the footsteps of his late father. Similarly, Mohana Roopa termed the appointment an immense moment of pride and happiness for everyone. She praised the selfless service of NTR Raju and expressed certainty that his son would carry forward that rich legacy with complete dedication. All attendees and family members prayed for his successful tenure, confident that the channel will reach unprecedented heights under his dynamic leadership.
