PM Modi lauds Bandaru Dattatreya for preserving Telangana culture through 'Alai Balai'; backs 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' theme

Hyderabad, Oct 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday commended former Haryana Governor and former union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya for his steadfast efforts in keeping Telangana's rich cultural heritage alive through the annual 'Alai Balai Dasara Sammelan' in Hyderabad. In an official message addressed to Dattatreya on the occasion of the Alai Balai Dasara Sammelan 2026, the Prime Minister noted that the traditional post-Vijayadashami celebration plays a vital role in reinforcing social bonds, affection, and brotherhood across communities. "Alai-Balai is held after Vijayadashami, a festival which reminds us of the victory of good over evil. Such a celebration at…