Overview
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and First Lady Sameera Nazeer hosted the traditional 'At Home' reception on the Lok Bhavan lawns to mark Independence Day and personally welcomed guests.
- The event drew top state figures including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill, ministers, MPs, MLAs, judges, senior officers and civic representatives.
- Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan developed a high fever after morning Independence Day ceremonies, did not attend the evening reception and travelled to Hyderabad for medical treatment and follow-up shoulder physiotherapy.
- Invitees also included security personnel, defence staff, meritorious students, Padma awardees, media representatives, health workers, NGO delegates and freedom fighters, reflecting the ceremony’s cross‑sector reach.
- The 'At Home' reception is a customary Governor‑hosted function on national observances that provides a formal venue for interaction among the executive, judiciary, security services and civil society.