Former Governor Bandaru Dattatraya Invites Media to Alai Balai-2026 on October 22

Hyderabad, Oct 21 (TNT): Former Governor and former Union Minister Bandaru Dattatraya has invited members of the media to participate in Alai Balai-2026, a cultural gathering aimed at celebrating and preserving Telangana’s traditions, scheduled to be held at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Thursday.

The event will commence at 10.30 am and will bring together political leaders, public representatives and personalities from various fields to celebrate Telangana’s cultural heritage and promote harmony and brotherhood.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy are among the dignitaries expected to attend the programme, along with Union and State Ministers, MPs and other public representatives.

In an invitation to the media,  Dattatraya said Alai Balai, which he started in 2005, had evolved into a cherished annual gathering that brings people together beyond political and social differences.

The event will feature traditional Telangana cultural performances, including Bathukamma, Bonalu, Dappu, Gussadi and Kolatam, besides regional cuisine.

Distinguished personalities and achievers will also be felicitated for their contributions to society.

Dattatraya acknowledged the media’s role in documenting and promoting the event over the years, saying its coverage had helped preserve Telangana’s cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations.

He called upon media representatives not only to cover the celebrations but also to participate in the event and contribute to carrying forward the State’s cultural legacy.

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