Hyderabad, December 7, 2023 : In a groundbreaking move, Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy wasted no time in translating Congress’s electoral promises into swift action after assuming office on Thursday. Addressing the public at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad immediately after taking the oath as the third Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy termed the demolition of barricades at Pragathi Bhavan, the official residence, as the liberation of the people.
In his maiden address to the people of the state, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced the initiation of a ‘Praja Darbar’ scheduled for 10 am on Friday. He passionately recalled the sacrifices made by people from different sections of society during the formation of the separate state.
Congress’s Six Guarantees – “Mahalakshmi,” “Rythu Bharosa,” “Gruha Jyothi,” “Indiramma Indlu,” “Yuva Vikasam,” and “Cheyutha”
Under the guidance of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress outlined six guarantees, each aiming at transforming Telangana and benefiting diverse sections of the population.
- Mahalakshmi: Monthly financial aid of ₹2,500, ₹500 for gas cylinders, and complimentary RTC bus travel.
- Rythu Bharosa: Annual financial support of ₹15,000 per acre for farmers, ₹12,000 for agricultural labor, and a ₹500 bonus for paddy crop.
- Gruha Jyothi: Commitment to provide 200 units of free electricity to every household.
- Indiramma Indlu: Allocation of 250 sq yards plots for Telangana movement fighters, a house site, and ₹5 lakh for those without homes.
- Yuva Vikasam: Vidya Bharosa cards worth ₹5 lakh for students and the establishment of Telangana International Schools in every mandal.
- Cheyutha: Monthly pension of ₹4,000 for senior citizens and ₹10 lakh under the Rajiv Arogyasri insurance.
“Watch: After a long time, a grand reception and arrangements for Sonia Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.”
Challenges and Financial Commitments
Notable commitments include free travel for women in TSRTC buses, akin to Karnataka’s initiative, potentially impacting the corporation’s revenue, necessitating compensation for the losses. The promise of waiving farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh poses a substantial financial challenge, estimated at Rs 35,000 lakh crore over the next five years.
The Rythu Bharosa scheme’s enhancement to ₹15,000 per acre annually, compared to the previous ₹10,000, raises financial implications, with the outgoing government disbursing Rs 72,000 crore in the last five and a half years.
Congress’s Electoral Triumph
The Congress secured victory in the Telangana Assembly Election on November 30, capturing 64 out of 119 seats. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accompanied by 11 MLAs, took the oath of office at L B Stadium in Hyderabad, with Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administering the oath. Distinguished guests included AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, expressing assurance of full support for the progress and welfare of Telangana. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “Congratulations to Shri Revanth Reddy on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana. I assure all possible support to further the progress of the state and the welfare of its citizens.”
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