Revanth Reddy Announces ‘Praja Balam’ Tour After Sankranti

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced that the 'Praja Balam' programme will begin in Kodangal after Sankranti and extend across all regions of the state. Addressing a public meeting titled 'Raithanna Tho Atmeeya Sabha' at Hakimpet in Vikarabad district, he said the programme would create a major political impact across Telangana. Revanth Reddy vowed to complete the Narayanpet-Kodangal lift irrigation project and ensure Krishna water reaches Kodangal by December 2028, despite opposition. Responding to BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao's alleged objections to the project, the Chief Minister questioned why the opposition was unhappy about irrigation water reaching the region. He also highlighted development initiatives worth approximately ₹9,000 crore in the Kodangal constituency, including industrial projects, an education hub and a proposed 250-foot-wide radial road connecting Hyderabad airport to the region. He said these initiatives would attract investments and generate employment opportunities for local youth.

The Chief Minister accused the previous BRS government led by K. Chandrashekar Rao of burdening Telangana with massive debts, claiming that the state had to repay more than ₹2 lakh crore towards principal and interest. He said the government was working to clear financial liabilities while prioritising development and timely salaries for employees. Revanth Reddy also stated that his government was ensuring monthly rice supplies to around 3.5 crore people and advised farmers to consider cultivating less water-intensive crops amid drought concerns and El Niño conditions. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers highlighted the proposed industrial corridor, educational infrastructure and irrigation initiatives in Kodangal. Ministers also announced plans for palm oil factories and additional industrial investments. Several ministers, legislators and Congress leaders attended the public meeting, where the Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to transforming Kodangal into a major industrial and agricultural growth centre.