Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed several controversies in a candid interaction, defending his personal activities and clarifying the funding details of the recent Lionel Messi event in Hyderabad.
The Chief Minister stated that he took his grandson for football to encourage sporting spirit among children. He emphasized that his family does not engage in activities like visiting pubs, drawing a contrast with the previous KCR family’s lifestyle.
Regarding the high-profile Messi event, CM Revanth clarified that it was a completely private programme. He attended only as a guest and was not involved in organizing or funding the event. The Chief Minister revealed that Singareni Management gave advertisements and contributed ₹10 crore from its CSR fund for the event.
On the ongoing Formula-E investigation, the Chief Minister stated that the probe is still underway. He confirmed that action against Arvind Kumar will begin once clearance comes from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Addressing the controversial GHMC delimitation, CM Revanth explained that the exercise was undertaken to simplify administration by merging different bodies. He stated that development will now happen in a systematic and planned manner across the Greater Hyderabad region.
The Chief Minister’s remarks come amid criticism from opposition parties regarding his attendance at high-profile events and questions about government spending. The clarification about Singareni’s CSR contribution appears aimed at dispelling concerns about misuse of public funds.
The GHMC delimitation has been a contentious issue, with opposition parties alleging political motivations behind the administrative restructuring. However, the government maintains that the move is aimed at improving governance and ensuring planned development.
The Chief Minister’s statement about waiting for DoPT clearance before taking action against Arvind Kumar indicates that the government is following due process in the Formula-E investigation matter.
CM Revanth’s emphasis on encouraging sporting activities among children reflects the government’s stated focus on youth development and sports promotion in the state.
