Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met CJI NV Ramana couple with his wife Bharathi on Saturday at Novatel hotel in Vijayawada. It was described as a courtesy call. Later, the YS Jagan hosted high tea in honour of Justice Ramana at IGMC stadium.

#AndhraPradesh CM #YsJagan welcome Chief Justice of India #NVRamana in Vijayawada. CJI participated in the high tea hosted by the state govt.
The event was also attended by Supreme Court Justice JK Maheshwari, AP/TS High Court Chief Justices, High Court Judges of both the States. pic.twitter.com/O68nrBUk80

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YS Jagan introduced his Cabinet colleagues to CJI in the event held at IGMC stadium. Chief Justices of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts and several Judges of the two High Courts and senior officials attended the programme. Politicians, lawyers and eminent personalities from various walks of life called on Justice Ramana at the hotel.

Deputy Chief Minister Narayana Swamy, Secretary Roads and Buildings Krishna Babu, Krishna District Collector J Nivas, former Minister Mandali Buddha Prasad, former MP K. Sambasiva Rao, TDP State President K Atchan Naidu, MLA Gadde Ram Mohan were among those who met the CJI.

The CJI also participated in Christmas celebrations held at the hotel. He cut the cake and offered it to Christian priests and other community leaders. CJI Justice Ramana is on a three day visit to his home state.

He had Friday visited his native village Ponnavaram in Krishna district, where he was accorded civic reception. The CJI took a bullock cart ride in the village and also offered prayers at a local temple. This was the maiden visit by Justice Ramana to his native village after taking over as CJI in April this year.