A day of gratitude as Bondada Group celebrates 51 veterans and Veer Naris in Hyderabad

Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy, K. N. Kumar, Lt. Gen. K. R. Rao, V. V. Lakshminarayana, Rear Admiral R. Sreenivas and Dr. Bondada Raghavendra Rao joined Armed Forces families at the Sainikpuri ceremony organised with Ek India Mission.

The Bondada Group hosted a heartfelt felicitation ceremony in Sainikpuri today, honouring 51 Armed Forces veterans and Veer Naris in the presence of distinguished guests, service families and community members. Held at the Brig. M. K. Rao Memorial Hall, the gathering brought together senior officials, decorated officers and representatives from the defence fraternity to acknowledge the courage and lifelong service of India’s uniformed community. Supported by the Ek India Mission, the event reflected the organisation’s continued commitment to recognising and uplifting defence families.

The ceremony witnessed strong participation from senior civic and defence leaders, led by Chief Guest V. C. Sajjanar, IPS, Commissioner of Hyderabad City Police. He was joined by Uppal MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy, K. N. Kumar IAS (Retd), Lt. Gen. K. R. Rao (Retd), V. V. Lakshminarayana IPS (Retd), and Rear Admiral R. Sreenivas VSM (Retd), who currently serves as CEO of the Bondada Group. Their presence added depth and meaning to a morning dedicated to honouring the sacrifices that form the foundation of the nation’s safety and pride.

Family members of veterans, officers from various services and invited guests gathered to share stories, express solidarity and participate in a warm felicitation that celebrated years of valour and resilience. The ceremony concluded with personal interactions between the dignitaries and the families, reinforcing a sense of belonging and recognition for those who have served and those who continue to carry forward their legacy.
Dr. Bondada Raghavendra Rao, CMD of the Bondada Group, addressed the gathering and expressed the organisation’s gratitude. He noted that the steadfastness of veterans and the quiet strength of Veer Naris remain a source of inspiration, reminding society of the values that must be upheld beyond the borders. He added that the felicitation was a small gesture of appreciation, reaffirming the company’s intention to stay committed to initiatives that honour national service and support defence families in meaningful ways.

The ceremony strengthened the organisation’s long-standing focus on community-centric work, highlighting Bondada Group’s belief in purposeful engagement beyond business. It also marked another step in its effort to partner with individuals and institutions that share a vision for a more inclusive and supportive Bharat.

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