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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘I have done schooling with you, graduated with Babu, and work under Rahul': Revanth to Modi
Hyderabad: Recalling an interesting exchange involving him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the last NITI Aayog meeting in the national capital, Revanth said that Modi told him while pointing at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu that his 'friend' had come. In response, Revanth Reddy told the PM, "I have done my schooling (Revanth was a member of ABVP when his roots were with RSS) with you, graduated with N Chandrababu Naidu (he was in TDP under Naidu), and work under Rahul Gandhi." On Sunday, Revanth shared this while addressing the release of the Telugu version of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya's autobiography "Prajala Kathe Naa Atmakatha" (The Story of the people is my autobiography) on Sunday. Sharing 40 years of his personal relationship with him and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Revanth Reddy said the journey of Dattatreya, "from Gowliguda Basti to Haryana Governor had many ups and downs." Revanth Reddy said that at the national level, former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee was known as the 'Ajaata Shathru' (person with no enemies) and earned the respect of leaders from across the political spectrum, whether he held any position or not. Similarly, Dattatreya had earned such respect from the leaders cutting across the political parties in Telangana with his friendly demeanor towards all. The Chief Minister said he had never seen Governors of several states on a single stage. "It looks like a parade of Governors. Former-president Ramnath Kovind, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu, Union and state ministers from both the Telugu states attending his book release event reflected the respect he had earned from all hues of the political spectrum. Revanth Reddy reminisced about how Dattatreya's initiative, Alai Balai, played a significant role in uniting political leaders and providing inspiration during the separate Telangana movement. He also mentioned his collaboration with Kishan Reddy during that time. With a touch of humor and gesturing towards several ministers from his cabinet who were present at the event, he remarked, "It seems like I could hold a cabinet meeting right here." While coming to the event, no one would have felt it was a BJP meeting but an event of a respectable leader. The Chief Minister said former minister late P Janardhan Reddy and Bandaru Dattatreya stand out among the leaders from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Both were owned by people as they used to respond and tried to solve their problems by calling the officials concerned. He recalled, how Dattatreya while serving as an MP, used to issue letters for TTD Darshan, railway reservations, telephone connections, and LPG allocations to hardworking party and Sangh workers. There was a dearth of such leadership in the twin cities, he said and stressed that the leaders from the twin cities should emulate the spirit of Janardhan Reddy and Bandaru Dattatreya. The Chief Minister promised to emulate the same while interacting with people and resolving their problems. He said he would work for the development of Telangana. Regarding Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, he said, he would "continue to respect' him but also 'question him occasionally." Earlier, he felicitated the Haryana Governor, the lady Governor, and Vasantha Kumari, the widow of veteran BJP-Jan Sangh leader and former Sikkim Governor V Rama Rao. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Revenue Minister Dr. Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, BC Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Road and Buildings Minister Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, former Congress chief, and MP Keshava Rao were among those who participated in the event.
The Hindu
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Revanth Reddy releases Bandaru Dattatreya's autobiography, calls him ‘Ajata Shatruvu'
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday released the autobiography of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, titled 'Prajala Kathe-Naa Atma Katha', at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad. The event witnessed the participation of several prominent leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu, former President Ramnath Kovind and former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu who heaped praise on Dattatreya's public life and legacy. Speaking at the book launch, the Chief Minister described Dattatreya as an 'Ajata Shatruvu', one who has no enemies, and likened him to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said that the Haryana Governor stands as a role model for budding leaders, having risen from humble beginnings in Gowliguda, a small locality in Hyderabad, to occupy high constitutional office while maintaining close ties with the people. The Chief Minister made interesting comments on his political journey, describing it as 'Schooling in the BJP, college in the TDP, and now working with Rahul Gandhi'. 'I never hide my relationships,' Mr. Revanth Reddy said, adding that he had close ties with the families of both Mr. Dattatreya and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy.. He said, 'Leaders cutting across the political lines admire whether or not he holds power,' citing the annual 'Alai Balai' event hosted by Dattatreya. The Chief Minister also said that his government draws inspiration from leaders like P. Janardhan Reddy (PJR) and Dattatreya in making people-centric decisions. Naidu described Dattatreya as the embodiment of a true gentleman and lauded his commitment to secularism and public welfare despite working as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak, stating that his 'letters to the Chief Minister' reflect both purpose and principle. 'Dattatreya is fondly called as simply Dattanna. He is an Ajata Shatruvu,' Naidu added. Naidu also showered praises on Dattatreya. He said such leaders exemplify value-based public service. 'Those who violate democratic norms must be rejected through democratic means,' he said. Reddy, Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, former Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, and Governors Jishnu Dev Varma (Telangana), S. Abdul Nazeer (Andhra Pradesh), Kambhampati Haribabu (Odisha) and N. Indrasena Reddy (Tripura) were among the dignitaries present. This autobiography chronicles Dattatreya's seven-decade journey, from helping his mother sell onions in Gowliguda to becoming an RSS pracharak, his involvement in relief work during the 1977 Diviseema cyclone, his arrest during the Emergency, and his tenure as a Union Minister and now as Governor.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
No foes, only pals: Leaders across party lines laud Dattatreya at his book launch
1 2 Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday offered a candid reflection on his political evolution, claiming that he studied at "Modi's school," graduated under Chandrababu Naidu in the TDP, and is now working with Rahul Gandhi in the Congress. His remarks, made at the launch of Bandaru Dattatreya's autobiography 'The Story of the People is My Autobiography' at Shilpakala Vedika, drew attention for both their political significance and personal candor. Praising the veteran BJP leader, Revanth described Dattatreya as a rare politician who has "no enemies, only friends," and highlighted his own warm relationship with Dattatreya and Union minister G Kishan Reddy. "Dattatreya began his journey in Gowliguda and rose to become governor. He remains one of the most accessible leaders — even a roadside vendor could invite him to inaugurate a shop, and he wouldn't hesitate to attend," the CM remarked. Revanth also credited Dattatreya's Alai Balai initiative as an inspiration during the Telangana movement. "Though a BJP leader, this event was never perceived as a party programme," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Skype Phone Alternative Undo Meanwhile, former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu took a pointed swipe at present-day politics, saying, "Today, many politicians switch parties as easily as diapers are changed for babies." He praised Dattatreya as a shining exception — a leader who upheld values, consistency, and dignity. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of dignitaries, including former President Ram Nath Kovind, Kishan Reddy, former CJI NV Ramana, and several prominent leaders from both Telugu states.
