Hyderabad: The Congress, which started its work in Telangana 11 months ago, continues to make progress despite challenges from the Opposition, especially the BRS. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy shared in an exclusive interview with Hans India that the government has set a new direction for the state and restored good governance.
In the interview, Revanth Reddy expressed his happiness with his government’s achievements. He said that soon, Hyderabad would transform into a global city. Unlike BRS leaders, Revanth Reddy emphasized that he does not aim to accumulate personal wealth. “I achieved my goals at a young age through hard work. Now, it’s time for me to give back to society,” he said, adding that he remains committed to the people despite opposition attacks.
The Chief Minister admitted that some promises made before the elections still need to be fulfilled. However, he assured that they would be completed step by step. He explained that it took time to fix the systems that had been damaged over the last decade and to bring financial stability to the state.
Revanth Reddy highlighted that his government will complete one year in office in December. Despite challenges, they have successfully implemented key promises, such as the biggest farm loan waiver scheme in the country. Within eight months of taking office, the government waived farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh, helping farmers become debt-free.
Additionally, Telangana is the only state that has directly deposited Rs 18,000 crore into farmers’ bank accounts in just 27 days. The Chief Minister also pointed out that the TGPSC Group-I exams were conducted peacefully. His government pays salaries and pensions on the first day of every month, something the previous BRS government failed to do. Another achievement is the free bus travel scheme for women, which has been successfully implemented.
Speaking about environmental issues, Revanth Reddy mentioned the need to rejuvenate the Musi River, tanks, and lakes. He expressed disappointment that the opposition doesn’t understand the urgency of this project, especially as Hyderabad’s air quality is already “unhealthy.” He added that people living near Musi are willing to relocate if they receive fair compensation, and the government is prepared to help them.
Taking a jab at BRS working president K T Rama Rao, the Chief Minister remarked that it’s unfortunate that someone with a foreign education does not grasp the importance of these initiatives. To raise awareness, Revanth Reddy announced that he will undertake a one-day padayatra (march) along the Musi River on his birthday to explain the importance of the project to the public.
