CM Revanth Reddy Warns Against 3-D Policy
The political landscape in Telangana heated up , as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy issued a stern warning against the Union Government’s proposed delimitation exercise. Speaking at a media conclave, Reddy termed the move a “final bullet” aimed at the Southern states. He argued that a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats, if based purely on population, would make South India politically irrelevant in national governance, creating a deep divide between the North and South.
Simultaneously, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) launched a blistering counter-attack on the ruling Congress. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) alleged a “massive scam” involving Transferable Development Rights (TDR) in Hyderabad. KTR claimed that members of the Chief Minister’s family were monopolizing TDR purchases from displaced persons at low prices to sell them at exorbitant rates under new real estate regulations. He vowed to launch a comprehensive investigation once the BRS returns to power.
The state assembly also witnessed high drama during its ongoing budget session. While the government passed the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (Repeal) Bill to streamline healthcare, the opposition, led by Harish Rao, demanded a week-long extension of the session. Rao accused the government of evading discussions on critical public issues, including the “Six Guarantees” and rising unemployment, noting that several welfare corporations had received zero funding despite large budget allocations.
Adding to the tension, Hyderabad saw intense street protests as student groups attempted to lay siege to the Assembly. Activists from SFI and AISF demanded the immediate release of ₹12,000 crore in pending scholarship and fee reimbursement dues. While the police detained dozens of protestors, the incident highlighted growing unrest among the youth. Amidst these political battles, the Chief Minister also held an emergency meeting to address potential shortages of petrol and LPG triggered by global conflicts, ensuring citizens of adequate state stocks.
