In a passionate address aimed at boosting the Congress party’s prospects in the upcoming municipal elections, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged citizens to support party candidates across the state’s 116 municipalities and 7 corporations. Speaking at a public meeting titled “People’s Governance – Path to Progress” held in the Guduru village of the Miryalaguda mandal in Nalgonda district, Reddy highlighted the significant financial investments made by his administration, totaling ₹17,472 crores in just two years, aimed at municipal development.
Reddy emphasized the importance of strong leadership in local governance, asserting that the responsibility for municipal development lies with him and his party. He expressed a commitment to continue the momentum of development, stating, “We will remain in power for another eight years, and we will take full responsibility for the development of municipalities.” He contrasted his government’s achievements with those of the previous regime, claiming they failed to even provide basic ration cards to the needy.
Highlighting his administration’s initiatives, Reddy noted that upon taking office, they distributed ration cards to millions and provided unprecedented quantities of fine rice to 3.17 crore people. He criticized the previous government led by KCR for its lack of support for farmers, saying, “When our government took office, we instructed farmers to cultivate high-quality crops and introduced bonuses of ₹500.” He further mentioned that they are supplying 24-hour electricity for agriculture and offering free electricity to over 54 lakh people.
During the speech, Reddy also addressed the farmer loan waiver program, revealing that they have provided ₹21,000 crores to clear debts for 25.35 lakh farmers. He promised that once the municipal elections conclude, an additional ₹9,000 crores would be allocated to support farmers. Additionally, he announced the construction of 100 Young India Integrated Schools with a budget of ₹20,000 crores and the creation of 70,000 jobs within two years.
Reddy pledged to distribute more Indiramma houses, recalling that during Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s tenure, 25 lakh such houses were built. He criticized KCR for his administration’s alleged mismanagement, claiming that while KCR built lavish farmhouses, his government has approved 4.5 lakh Indiramma houses and aims to sanction even more in the next budget.
The Chief Minister did not shy away from criticizing KCR’s governance style, suggesting that his administration had exploited the Telangana region over a decade. He pointedly questioned KCR’s integrity, stating, “How can someone who listens in on private conversations claim to be a leader of the people?” Reddy urged voters to reflect on the government’s performance when casting their ballots in the municipal elections.
As the campaign heats up, Reddy is set to continue his outreach, with plans to visit Karimnagar district for another public meeting on Thursday. At this event, he is expected to lay the foundation for various development projects, including an advanced training center and a solar plant. His administration aims to empower women by providing interest-free loans to women’s groups.
The upcoming municipal elections are seen as a critical test for the Congress party, and Reddy’s aggressive campaigning reflects a strategy to mobilize support from the electorate, particularly among those who have benefited from government welfare programs. With promises of further development and a commitment to social welfare, Reddy is positioning his party as a champion of the people in Telangana.
