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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Will use power to serve people, not to settle scores with anyone: Revanth Reddy
Agency: PTI Hyderabad, Aug 16 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said he would like to use power for the welfare of people but not to settle a score with anyone. Speaking after releasing the book 'Hasita Bhashpalu' written by poet Ande Sri, he said his victory is enough to cause pain to those who troubled him in the past. The CM said some persons had told him that he could target those who caused him trouble as he is now in power. However, he replied that he does not see anyone as an enemy. Observing that he held the posts of Zilla Parishad member, MLC, MLA, MP in a span of 17 years (from 2006 to 2023) before assuming the role of chief minister, Reddy said he feels power should be used for the welfare of four crore Telangana people. Taking a veiled dig at BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao, he said some people claim to be agitationists (for Telangana statehood) but true agitationists never claim. From Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara to Ande Sri, those who truly fought for people lost their personal properties and their families remained neglected, he said. 'But, those who claim to be agitationists acquired TV channels, newspapers, farmhouses and investments of thousands of crores. But, still they claim to be agitationists," he said. Reddy further said meeting the chief minister was a big thing earlier (during the BRS regime). However, anybody can meet the CM today, he said. 'I am one among you. I got this opportunity (CM post). As long as I have this opportunity, I will use it to serve poor people but not for my personal interests. Whether it is for five years or 10 years, I don't know," he added. Reiterating his resolve to make Telangana a USD one trillion economy by 2035 and a USD three trillion economy by 2047, the CM said he would make relentless efforts to make the state emerge as a USD three trillion economy by remaining active in public life till 2047. PTI SJR SJR KH view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 21:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
3 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.
