Addressing the gathering, C L Rajam, Chairman of Metro India, observed that in today’s fast-paced world, people often struggle to spare even a few minutes for meaningful interaction. Yet, he said, Andhra Saraswatha Parishad president Ghazal Srinivas had successfully conceptualised and organised a programme of such scale that it resonated with nearly 10 crore Telugu-speaking people worldwide.

Rajam said the response itself reflected the emotional bond Telugus share with their language and culture, and lauded Srinivas for taking the initiative and bringing people together on a common platform. Rajam underlined that wherever Telugus may live, within the state, elsewhere in the country, or abroad, their mother tongue remains Telugu and should never be forgotten. 

He noted that India is home to many languages, yet language serves as a powerful thread that connects society at large. Referring to the post-bifurcation phase, he said cities such as Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad are all progressing on strong development paths, proving that linguistic and regional identities can coexist with growth and unity. He stressed that preserving Telugu while embracing development was essential for maintaining cultural continuity in a rapidly changing world.