Revanth Reddy Accuses BJP and BRS of Blind Opposition to Telangana’s Development

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the BJP and BRS of blindly opposing initiatives taken by the state government, alleging that their criticism was against Telangana’s interests rather than merely directed at the Congress government. Addressing the media at the MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad, alongside Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, several ministers, MPs and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, he defended the Bharat Summit. He said the event was intended to present Telangana as an investment-friendly destination to around 1,000 delegates from nearly 70 countries and create a platform to discuss global conflicts, climate change and economic issues. He also criticised Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, alleging that they were not supporting projects in Telangana. Revanth further questioned the objections raised by BJP leaders over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attending the summit, pointing out that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had participated in an earlier event connected to the Global Summit.

The Chief Minister also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over what he described as preferential treatment for Gujarat, citing the tax incentives offered through GIFT City. He alleged that visa approvals for some Bharat Summit invitees had been withheld and questioned the BJP’s objections to Rahul Gandhi’s participation. Revanth said the investigation into the phone-tapping case had been completed and that further developments could emerge soon. Responding to BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao’s allegations about public expenditure on the summit, he said every rupee spent by the government would be accounted for. He announced that the gig workers’ welfare scheme would be launched on Saturday, with Rahul Gandhi taking part in the programme and a rally. Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid also criticised the Centre’s foreign policy, saying international diplomacy required more than high-profile overseas visits and gestures.