Sonia Gandhi Sole Driving Force Behind Telangana's Creation: Uttam

Hyderabad: Telangana State’s formation is solely credited to the resolute leadership and unwavering commitment of Sonia Gandhi, said Minister for Irrigation & Civil Supplies Uttam Kumar Reddy in Assembly on Monday. He reiterated that the announcement of Telangana’s creation on December 9, 2009, remains a landmark day in the State’s history.

Recalling the historic announcement by the then Union Home Minister on December 9, 2009, at 11 pm, Uttam Kumar Reddy said it marked an unforgettable moment of celebration across Telangana. Welcoming Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s recent decision to install a statue of Telangana Thalli at the secretariat, he suggested similar installations in district headquarters. He also advocated for annual celebrations on December 9 to ensure the story of Telangana’s formation remains alive for future generations.

Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasised that Telangana’s people are forever indebted to Sonia Gandhi for standing firm on her commitment to statehood despite immense political pressures and challenges. He lauded her courage in delivering on the promise made during the 2004 Karimnagar rally, describing her as the sole architect of Telangana’s creation. He also highlighted that Hyderabad’s inclusion in Telangana and the allocation of its revenue exclusively to the State were possible only due to her determination. He called for permanent recognition of Sonia Gandhi’s unparalleled contribution to Telangana.