Telangana Chief Minister Calls for Unity Ahead of Crucial Elections

Hyderabad, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Telangana Chief Minister K. Revant Reddy underscored the significance of the upcoming general elections during a recent event in Hyderabad. He urged the public to rally behind Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, asserting that his leadership is vital for the nation’s future.

Speaking at the birth anniversary celebration of Pandaga Sayanna Mudiraj, Reddy expressed confidence that empowering the Bahujan community hinges on Gandhi becoming Prime Minister. He emphasized that his government prioritizes the political empowerment of all backward classes.

To support this initiative, Reddy announced the formation of a cabinet sub-committee aimed at including the Mudiraj community in the BC-A category. He noted that the community had previously faced challenges in being reclassified due to a lack of accurate data.

Reddy acknowledged the need to address misconceptions held by other castes regarding the Mudiraj community’s status. He also highlighted the importance of the BC census conducted by his government, which has empowered various communities to voice their needs more effectively.

The Chief Minister called upon all communities to provide accurate population data if they believe their numbers were misrepresented in the census. He pointed out that the Mudiraj community, particularly prevalent in his Kodangal constituency, is known for its reliability.

Reflecting on his tenure, Reddy recalled appointing Srihari Mudiraj as the district Congress committee president after becoming the state Congress president. He also mentioned that Mudiraj was given a ticket for the Assembly elections and later became a minister.

Reddy urged Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to advocate for the Mudiraj community in discussions about MLC tickets. He detailed the welfare schemes initiated for all communities and underprivileged groups, stating that his government is committed to continuing the legacy of previous administrations.

He compared the current distribution of quality rice to the earlier two-rupee per kilogram scheme started by NTR, noting that his government now provides rice to 3.48 crore people. Reddy reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining welfare initiatives introduced by former Chief Ministers, including NTR, Chandrababu Naidu, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, and KCR.

The Chief Minister also paid tribute to Telangana’s historical figures, including Chakali Ailamma, Doddi Komurayya, and Pandaga Sayanna, announcing plans to install their statues along Tank Bund. He praised Sayanna’s courage in opposing landlords who attempted to seize land from the poor, highlighting his role in supporting marginalized communities.

Reddy concluded by recalling Sayanna’s legacy of providing financial assistance for the marriages of daughters from impoverished families, emphasizing that even a century after his death, Sayanna’s songs continue to resonate during the sowing and harvesting seasons.