Telangana to fill 1 lakh government jobs by June 2026: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
'Mark my words—we will provide one lakh government jobs before this government completes two and a half years. This is about giving dignity and self-respect to our youth and their families,' the Chief Minister declared.He also took a dig at the opposition, questioning why the BRS government didn't distribute new ration cards during its 10 years in power. In contrast, the Congress-led government is now issuing 5.61 lakh new ration cards, which will ensure food security for 3.10 crore citizens across the state.Reddy further underscored various welfare schemes launched by the Congress, including the Rythu Bharosa investment support programme, crop loan waivers, assured Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the replacement of coarse rice with fine rice in the PDS. He claimed these initiatives reflect the government's commitment to farmers and the poor.He reiterated the Congress party's vision of being in power for 10 continuous years, from 2023 to 2034, and reaffirmed the ambitious goal of making Telangana a USD 1 trillion economy by 2035.Touching on social justice efforts, the CM noted that the state had initiated a caste survey and Scheduled Caste classification, and that 42% reservation for backward classes in local body elections will be implemented, in line with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's promise.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
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