Gajwel: Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday got philosophical, saying he will turn 70 by next February and all he wishes for is development of Telangana, not “posts”.

Addressing a rally in Warangal, which he represents currently, Rao attacked Congress leaders over promise of bringing back ‘Indiramma Rajyam’ (rule of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi) if voted to power in Telangana and alleged that her regime was fraught with “encounters, firings and killings.”

Rao is contesting from Gajwel segment in the upcoming assembly polls. BJP pitted its MLA Etala rajender against KCR making it a keenly watched constituency. Expressing his gratitude to the voters of Gajwel for electing him as an MLA, he assured that the constituency will be developed further if given a chance again.

“I will turn 70 by the coming February. With all your blessings, the achievement of Telangana statehood itself is a great honour for me. Posts are not important. I’ve already been chief minister for the past 10 years. Telangana should become a great state in the future, that is my ambition,” he told the gathering in Gajwel.

He expressed hope that Telangana would achieve 100 per cent literacy and the poor would have access to better medical facilities free of cost. Rao also said his dream is to make Telangana a hub for food processing industry. Seeking votes for BRS candidates in the November 30 Assembly polls, Rao also known as KCR, at his 95th election rally here, promised if the party is voted to power again, Warangal will be developed with additional civic infrastructure. Also, a mega textile park near Warangal will provide employment opportunities to a lakh people. “Since this (Warangal) is the second largest city in Telangana, we will bring several industries to this city,” he assured.