The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.
The main attraction of the event was the traditional dance performance by three Potharajus, whose bodies were smeared with vermilion and turmeric paste.
He penned the famous song ‘Jaya Jaya he Telangana...’ during the Statehood agitation, the song in which some lyrics were incorporated by BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao