The proposed formation of a new revenue district, Sri Sathya Sai District, with Puttaparthi as its headquarters, has sent a wave of happiness and celebrations among the Sri Sathya Sai Baba devotees.
Thousands of the devotees across the globe went into a jubilant mood and several of them celebrated by firing crackers in Puttaparthi.
Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Central Trust R.J. Rathnakar thanked Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for announcing the formation of the district. He also thanked all the public representatives who supported the cause besides Hari Krishna, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister.