Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his greetings to the people of Telangana on its Statehood Day. In a tweet, Mr. Modi said, people from Telangana are excelling in a wide range of sectors and the state is making valuable contributions to the growth trajectory of India.<br />'' <br />'' The Prime Minister also extended his greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. He said, hardwork and courage are synonymous with the culture of the land. Mr. Modi commended state's role in India's growth.<br />'' <br />'' Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundarajan has greeted the people of Telangana on the sixth anniversary of the Formation Day of the State. In a message, the Governor said Telangana State has made rapid strides in all spheres of development, besides becoming the torchbearer for many innovative development and welfare programs for other States to emulate in these six years. She said the people of Telangana are fighting courageously to combat this critical situation of COVID-19 and exuded confidence that with the positive spirit the state will come out successfully proving Telangana will be a Wealthy and Healthy State.<br />'' <br />'' Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao led the low-key State Formation Day festivities by paying tributes at the Telangana Martyrs' Memorial Gun Park near the Assembly building in Hyderabad. He laid a wreath in the memory of those who laid down their lives for the creation of separate state. He was accompanied by State Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, Director General of Police Mahender Reddy along with senior officials, public representatives and leaders of the ruling party, TRS, in a limited numbers. The Chief Minister also hoisted the national flag at his camp office, Pragati Bhavan.<br />'' <br />'' Low-key celebrations were also conducted in remaining 32 districts in the state, with Ministers and other public representatives leading the festivities at all district headquarters. Masks and social distancing were the highlights of Telagana's foundation day today.