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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Never used my post to cultivate power and pelf: CM
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has observed that he has never used his official position to cultivate power and pelf, saying 'I have always used power delegated by people only for the welfare of the poor and development of the state.' He was speaking after releasing a book 'Hasitha Bhashpalu' penned by noted Telangana activist and poet Andesri on Saturday. Mentioning that Telangana people had reposed faith in his leadership and given him a big mandate to rule the state, the Chief Minister amplified: 'I will use the opportunity for the development of Telangana and make the state a 3 trillion US dollar economy by 2047, placing it as a pioneering state in the world.' Alluding to erstwhile rulers of the state, he observed: 'Leaders who claimed to be Telangana protagonists amassed wealth and own TV channels and newspapers… Real Telangana activists never boast about themselves. We are not activists but political leaders and move according to situation. I started my political career in 2006 and became the Chief Minister in 17 years.' The Chief Minister took a dig at the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government for constructing colourful and palatial buildings, saying 'they are not growth indicators'. Real development is enhancement of the self-respect of the poor. The People's government constructed 4 lakh Indiramma houses and is supplying fine rice to the poor to help them lead a decent life in society. Adverting to his detractors in politics, the Chief Minister made some intriguing comments. He said leaders should have status for him to consider them as his enemies, adding: 'In fact, I have never treated anyone as my enemy'. In the context, the CM said that he had never exploited his power against his antagonists.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Real Telangana activists never claim titles, says Chief Minister
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy remarked that true activists never call themselves activists, pointing out that poet Andesri never claimed the title, while some others who did so ended up with 'TV channels, newspapers, and vast properties.' Though not named directly, the Chief Minister's comments were aimed at former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and his family members. He made these comments after releasing 'Hasita Bhashpalu' book authored by Sriram and published by poet Andesri. Referring to comments seeking revenge on his political opponents since he was in power, the Chief Minister said he doesn't consider his opponents as enemies. 'To see someone as an enemy, they must be worthy of it,' he said, adding that his rise from the movement in 2006 to becoming Chief Minister in just 17 years was perhaps to serve people as no politician had got this opportunity to serve as a ZPTC member, MLC, MLA, MP and now Chief Minister in such a short span. Mr. Reddy promised that the mandate he received would be used for public welfare, and he was not foolish enough to use power against those who dislike him. 'Telangana people have entrusted me with a huge responsibility, and I will work for their betterment,' he said. Mr. Reddy said he took pride in making women from 109 countries sing 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana' penned by a mason (Andesri) and bowing before 'Telangana Thalli', a true reflection of four crore Telangana people. The Chief Minister asserted that real development lies in empowering the poor with dignity. 'Four lakh Indiramma houses, ration cards, and subsidized rice have given people the strength to live with self-respect,' he said.
