CM Revanth Reddy Questions Center's Inaction on Kaleshwaram Corruption, Slams BJP and BRS

CM Revanth Reddy Questions Center's Inaction on Kaleshwaram Corruption, Slams BJP and BRS

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central government and the opposition BRS party ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, questioning the Centre's sincerity in probing the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project.

Addressing a press meet, Mr. Reddy highlighted that despite fervent rhetoric from BJP leaders, not a single person has been summoned for questioning regarding the Kaleshwaram corruption case to date. He recalled the statements made by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who had previously challenged the state government to hand over the case, claiming he would ensure arrests within 48 hours. The Chief Minister asked why the Centre had failed to act despite having the authority.

"What has Modi got to do with Municipal Elections?" Mr. Reddy ridiculed the BJP for seeking votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for local municipal elections. He criticized the Central government for its lack of financial support to the state, pointing out that while Telangana contributes one rupee in taxes, it receives only 42 paise in return. He further questioned whether the Centre provided even a single rupee in extra assistance when floods devastated Hyderabad and Khammam.

The Chief Minister also took aim at the BJP's relationship with AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi. He remarked that while BJP leaders chant Lord Rama's name, they ultimately "bow down" to Asaduddin. He challenged the BJP government at the Centre to take action against Owaisi if they truly considered him a "villain," instead of using his name merely for campaign rhetoric.

"BRS Leaders Held All Posts for 10 Years" Turning his guns on the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the Chief Minister asked what moral right the party had to ask for votes after being in power for a decade. He accused BRS leaders of holding every position from ward member to Member of Parliament for ten years but failing to deliver on key promises.

"Did they give jobs during the BRS regime?" he asked, noting that the previous government failed to issue a single new ration card or provide double-bedroom houses as promised. He also accused the BRS administration of resorting to phone tapping, alleging that they did not spare even private conversations between spouses.

Government Delivery vs. Opposition Rhetoric Highlighting his government's welfare measures, Mr. Reddy stated that they were fulfilling promises such as free bus travel for women, gas cylinders for Rs. 500, and a Rs. 500 bonus for fine rice varieties. He emphasized that government employees are now receiving their salaries on the first of every month.

Mr. Reddy contrasted this with the BRS tenure, accusing their leaders of arrogance and "looting" natural resources. He suggested that BRS leaders approached inquiries with a combative attitude, "as if going to war," rather than cooperating. He also reminded the public that the Congress government had provided 25 lakh houses between 2004 and 2014, questioning BRS's contribution in comparison

"Show Me the Houses": Revanth Dares BRS, Alleges Secret Pact Between KCR and BJP

 "Show Me the Houses": Revanth Dares BRS, Alleges Secret Pact Between KCR and BJP

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy turned up the heat on the opposition Sunday, delivering a blistering critique of the BRS-BJP dynamic while effectively launching his party’s municipal election campaign with a massive development pledge for the region.

In a fiery address, the Chief Minister drew a sharp line between the Congress’s welfare history and the previous administration's track record. He issued a direct challenge to the BRS leadership: if they could find villages where their promised "Double Bedroom" houses were actually delivered, only then should they ask for votes.

"Farmhouses for Them, Neglect for You"

Reddy did not mince words regarding the previous KCR regime. He alleged that while the KCR family—specifically naming KTR, Harish Rao, and Kavitha—were busy acquiring farmhouses, the state’s poor were left behind.

"I challenge the BRS," Reddy thundered. "I ask for votes in villages where Congress delivered Indiramma houses. Do you have the guts to ask for votes only where you delivered Double Bedroom homes?"

He contrasted this with Congress’s legacy, citing the construction of 20 lakh Indiramma houses between 2004 and 2014, and announced that Phase II of the scheme would roll out immediately after April.

The "Kalvakuntla Kishan Rao" Jibe

Turning his guns on the BJP, the Chief Minister alleged a covert nexus between the saffron party and the BRS. He accused Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy of shielding BRS leaders from scrutiny, dubbing him "Kalvakuntla Kishan Rao."

Reddy specifically questioned why central agencies were used to harass Rahul Gandhi while BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) remained untouched in the "Formula-E car race case," insinuating that the local BJP leadership was actively preventing the arrest of KCR and KTR.

Development Blitz: ₹17,000 Crore & Counting

Beyond the political rhetoric, the CM laid out a concrete financial roadmap for the region, acknowledging Warangal's pivotal role in the Telangana movement.

• ₹6,016 Crore: Allocated specifically for municipalities in the unified Warangal district.

• ₹17,442 Crore: Total funds released to municipalities over the last two years.

He also moved swiftly to crush rumors regarding the administrative future of the region. "Propaganda," Reddy declared, referring to claims that the Congress government plans to abolish the Bhupalpally district. He assured the public that any reorganization would happen only after public consultation, and questioned KTR's contributions to Bhupalpally during his tenure as Municipal Minister.

Welfare & The "Marriage" Analogy

Urging voters to look past national figures like PM Modi—who he noted has never visited Bhupalpally—Reddy used a colorful marriage analogy to emphasize the importance of local leadership.

"Do you arrange a marriage by looking at the groom, or by looking at the wedding elder?" he asked, urging the electorate to back local candidates who would remain accessible.

Key Promises Made:

• Singareni Workers: Assured protection of rights and warned against "spewing poison" regarding Medical Board issues.

• Tourism Circuit: Pledged to develop a tourism corridor from Basara to Bhadrachalam, including forest resorts.

The Chief Minister concluded by emphasizing that the flow of development funds relies on the cooperation of local MLAs, urging a decisive vote for Congress candidates in the upcoming municipal polls.

"Why is Kishan Reddy Saving KCR and KTR?": CM Revanth Alleges Secret Pact Between BJP and BRS

 "Why is Kishan Reddy Saving KCR and KTR?": CM Revanth Alleges Secret Pact Between BJP and BRS

elangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has launched a direct attack on Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, accusing him of actively protecting former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) from corruption charges.

Speaking at a public meeting in Nizamabad, the Chief Minister alleged a tacit understanding between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), questioning why central agencies have failed to act against the previous BRS regime despite glaring irregularities.

"Kalvakuntla Kishan Rao" Jibe In a sharp rebuke, CM Revanth Reddy remarked that the Union Minister has effectively transformed into "Kalvakuntla Kishan Rao," implying that his loyalties lie more with KCR’s family (the Kalvakuntlas) than with his own party or the people. He demanded to know why the BJP, which has frequently alleged corruption in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has not taken concrete action.

"The state government handed the Kaleshwaram investigation over to the CBI. If the BJP is sincere about fighting corruption, why have KCR and KTR not been arrested yet?" Reddy asked, asserting that Kishan Reddy is the force shielding the BRS leadership from legal consequences.

Attacks on BJP and BRS Governance Expanding his critique to the development of Nizamabad, Reddy slammed the previous BRS administration for turning the district into a "slum" over its ten-year rule. He challenged the opposition to compare the enduring quality of irrigation projects built by the Congress decades ago against the crumbling infrastructure of recent BRS projects.

He also targeted local BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind, questioning his contribution to the constituency despite being elected twice. "If BJP leaders truly have influence with Prime Minister Modi, why haven't they managed to get Nizamabad declared a 'Smart City' or brought significant central funds to the state?" the CM asked.

Focus on Farmers and Future Shifting focus to local welfare, the Chief Minister praised the resilience of Nizamabad’s farmers, stating that the region's agricultural practices are a model for the country. He lauded the high value of local produce, noting that "Nizamabad turmeric competes with gold."

Promising to fast-track pending infrastructure projects in the district with suggestions from Mahesh Goud, Reddy expressed confidence in the Congress party’s future. He predicted victory in the upcoming municipal elections and vowed to retain power in the 2028 general elections.

Concluding his address, CM Revanth Reddy reiterated his commitment to secular governance, declaring, "I belong to everyone... I have no caste or religion."

Revanth Reddy Tears into BRS: "Uncle-Nephew Duo Partied While Nalgonda Suffered"

 Revanth Reddy Tears into BRS: "Uncle-Nephew Duo Partied While Nalgonda Suffered"

In a blistering campaign speech ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched an all-out offensive against the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing the previous regime of moral bankruptcy, privacy violations, and deliberate negligence of the Nalgonda district.

Addressing a public gathering in Gudur (Miryalaguda mandal), the Chief Minister urged voters to reject the BRS across the 7 corporations and 116 municipalities going to polls, framing the election as a choice between Congress’s welfare record and BRS’s "atrocious" legacy.

"KCR is Father of Your Clan, Not the Nation"

Reddy reserved his sharpest barbs for the BRS's projection of K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) as the "Telangana Jathi Pitha" (Father of the Nation). Referring to BRS claims that a legal notice to KCR is an insult to the state itself, Reddy dismissed the equation entirely.

"He may be the father to your race or clan, but what do the people have to do with it?" Reddy questioned. He asserted that the true "Father of the Nation" for Telangana is Professor Jayashankar, who sacrificed everything for the cause. He further added that Sonia Gandhi, who granted statehood, deserves the title of "Telangana Thalli."

Phone Tapping: "Wicked and Atrocious"

The Chief Minister did not hold back on the phone tapping scandal, characterizing the previous government's actions as a gross invasion of privacy. He described the surveillance of private conversations between husbands and wives as "wicked behavior."

"They didn't spare anyone—judges, opposition leaders, or even film stars," Reddy alleged. "And now, when caught committing these heinous crimes, they try to hide behind the police."

The Betrayal of Nalgonda

Turning to local grievances, Reddy accused the "Uncle and Nephew" (KCR and KTR) of shelving the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project out of animosity toward Nalgonda.

"While the Uncle and Nephew partied, the project was sidelined," he charged, pointing out that eight workers had died during SLBC works. He accused the BRS of forcing Nalgonda residents to drink "poisonous water" for a decade and questioned their moral right to seek votes in the district. He pledged that the Congress government would complete the SLBC project within two years.

Welfare vs. Farmhouses

Contrasting Congress's governance with the BRS era, Reddy listed his administration's key deliverables:

• Fine Rice: 6 kgs of 'Sanna Biyyam' distributed to 3.17 crore people.

• Agriculture: A record ₹1.10 lakh crore spent on farmers, with ₹9,000 crore distributed under Rythu Bharosa.

• Housing: A target of 4.5 lakh houses per constituency in the upcoming April budget.

He concluded with a direct challenge to BRS leaders KTR and Harish Rao: "If you truly care about the poor, will you distribute your farmhouses in Erravelli and Janwada to the public? Will you return the thousands of crores looted from the unemployed?"

"KCR Neglected Palamuru for a Decade": CM Revanth Reddy Vows to Erase 'Backward' Tag from Mahbubnagar

 "KCR Neglected Palamuru for a Decade": CM Revanth Reddy Vows to Erase 'Backward' Tag from Mahbubnagar

Mahbubnagar: In a fiery address to a massive public gathering in Mahbubnagar today, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a blistering attack on the former BRS government, accusing former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) of systematically neglecting the Palamuru region for ten years while allegedly squandering public funds.

The Palamuru Paradox 

The Chief Minister began by highlighting the irony of the district's reputation versus its contribution to the nation. He noted that no matter where a project is built in India, the labor and sweat of Palamuru’s children are involved. He lamented that the people of Palamuru are known for migrating to various regions for hard labor, such as earthworks and basketry.

Despite this, he pointed out that the Gattu mandal in the district remains the most backward mandal in the entire country. "How much longer must we show Palamuru district as a backward district?" the Chief Minister asked the crowd.

A Decade of Stalled Projects 

Mr. Reddy heavily criticized the previous administration's handling of irrigation projects. He reminded the public that the last Government Order (GO) issued by the previous Congress government (pre-2014) was for the Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, a project he claimed KCR neglected for a full decade.

The Chief Minister alleged that while the BRS government spent Rs 1.80 lakh crore over ten years, they failed to complete a single project. "They completed only the Kaleshwaram project, and that collapsed within three years," he remarked.

Focusing on local grievances, Reddy stated that KCR did not release even a single rupee in ten years to break the rock at Sangambanda. He further alleged that Rs 23,000 crore was paid to contractors under the guise of projects, yet the work remains unfinished. Specifically, funds were not paid to the land evacuees of the Udandapur reservoir.

"The previous BRS government failed to achieve even a single project for Palamuru district in ten years," he declared. He also noted that the Palamuru-Rangareddy project was originally achieved by Congress leaders in 2013.

Political Attacks on BRS and BJP 

The Chief Minister did not spare local BRS representatives, stating that in the past, BRS MLAs from Palamuru failed to question the leadership about district projects. He ridiculed the former regime's centralization of power, claiming that former CM KCR did not even allow his own MLAs into his farmhouse. He also recalled that when the Palamuru-Rangareddy project was tabled for discussion in the Assembly, the opposition "ran away" without attending.

Using mythological metaphors, he warned that no matter in what guise the opposition comes—referring to them as demons "Maricha" and "Subahu"—the people will chase them away this time.

Turning his attention to the BJP, Reddy issued a challenge: "If BJP MPs can achieve national status for the state projects, it is my responsibility to provide the land in Palamuru district," he said. He affirmed that he is meeting Prime Minister Modi specifically to secure permissions and funds for these projects.

Welfare Promises and Scams 

Contrasting his governance with the previous decade, Reddy highlighted his administration's welfare delivery. He claimed the previous government did not provide a single house to the poor in ten years, whereas his government sanctioned 4.50 lakh Indiramma houses in just the first year.

He also touched upon food security, stating that 3.50 crore poor people are now receiving fine rice (sanna biyyam) on ration cards.

The Chief Minister leveled serious corruption allegations regarding the 'Bathukamma Sarees' scheme distributed by the previous government. He alleged that commissions were made on the sarees and that cheap sarees were brought from Surat and deceptively passed off as handloom products.

Empowering Women 

Mr. Reddy outlined new initiatives for women's empowerment, stating that his government has made women owners of hired buses, going beyond just providing free travel. He also promised that if women set up petrol bunks, the government would provide the necessary land.

Concluding his speech on a note of responsibility and reconciliation, the Chief Minister declared that he has no personal enemies and had only defeated political opponents in elections. He emphasized that politics should be confined to elections, after which everyone should work together for the people.

"It is my responsibility to complete all the projects in Palamuru district," Reddy vowed

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to Establish New University on IIIT Basara Campus

 Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to Establish New University on IIIT Basara Campus

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced the establishment of a new university on the IIIT Basara campus, promising that the state government will officially start the institution there. This decision comes as a response to the fact that the combined Adilabad district currently lacks a university of its own. The Chief Minister stated that he has already taken the formal decision to grant a university to the district and has specifically requested Minister Jupalli to make the necessary arrangements for its setup within the Basara IIIT premises.

According to the sources, this move is part of a larger effort to address the historical neglect of the region, as the CM noted that the combined Adilabad district has not seen the development it deserves. To rectify this, he pledged that Adilabad will receive development funds on par with the Palamuru district. In addition to educational infrastructure, the government intends to bring an airport to the Adilabad district, a project that will require the acquisition of 10,000 acres of land. Plans are also underway to establish an Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Nirmal.

Further insights from the sources highlight the CM’s broader governance strategy:

• Central Relations: The CM emphasized the importance of maintaining a working relationship with the Central Government, stating that he intends to meet the Prime Minister every three months to secure funds and projects. He argued that without asking the Center, the state’s needs cannot be met, and he has already requested several projects during his visits.

• Cultural Development: The government has sanctioned Rs. 22 crores for the development of the Nagoba Jatara.

• Economic Context: The Chief Minister remarked that the debts left by previous administrations have become a "noose" around the current government’s neck, making the acquisition of new funds even more critical.

• Regional Pride: He acknowledged Adilabad as a land of valor and struggle, referencing the legacy of Kumuram Bheem and the fight for "Jal, Jangal, Zameen" (Water, Forest, and Land).

The Chief Minister concluded that while politics is for election time, development must be the sole goal for everyone once the elections are over

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