CM Revanth Dares Kishan For Debate On Central Funds

Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has challenged Union Minister Kishan Reddy to engage in a debate regarding the funds allocated by the Union government to Telangana over the past decade.

The Chief Minister invited Kishan Reddy to set a date for the debate, stating that both he and Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka are prepared to discuss the issue.

In a chit chat with reporters at the Assembly on Monday, Revanth Reddy mentioned that the Union Budget includes limited allocations for Telangana projects, which is why he is urging the Centre to meet their legitimate demands.

He emphasised, “I am reminding everyone of the commitments made to the people of Telangana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the past. If we need to, we will go to New Delhi not just 39 times, but 99 times. Now, I am reminding the issues."

"We would like to remind everyone of the responsibility held by Union Minister Kishan Reddy, who claims himself that he has played a role in bringing the Metro. Meanwhile, BJP MP Etala Rajender is hindering the land acquisition process. When BJP leaders assert that the responsibility for land acquisition lies with the State government, shouldn't they engage in discussions with us?" Revanth Reddy remarked.

"During the visits of Union Ministers to Hyderabad for reviews, why was Kishan Reddy absent? Was he missing because he feared upsetting KCR? If the Urban Development Minister participated in a review, why did Kishan Reddy not attend? Kishan Reddy should be open to discussing state development and the allocation of central funds. Both Bhatti Vikramarka and I are ready to participate in such discussions. If it can be demonstrated that additional funds were allocated, we will honour Kishan Reddy," he said.

"Isn't the position of Chief Minister sufficient to critique the leader of the Bharatiya Rashtra Party (BRS), President, and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao? I have gained power by removing KCR as the TPCC president. Had projects been implemented during the decade of BRS governance, we wouldn’t be facing so many issues now," stated Revanth Reddy.

Stating that he holds MRPS President Manda Krishna Madiga in high regard, the Chief Minister said the outcomes of competitive exams are unrelated to reservation policies.

"How can Manda Krishna express views akin to those of a BJP leader? The Supreme Court classification matter does not pertain to previously issued notifications. Any attempts to take action could result in legal consequences," he said.

"I am unsure about what the MLAs who have switched parties are claiming. I am merely observing that BRS working president KT Rama Rao and Kishan Reddy are spending time together," remarked the Chief Minister.