Congress Returns to Power in Telangana, Revanth Reddy Takes Oath as Chief Minister

Hyderabad, December 7, 2023: In a historic moment, Congress leader Anumula Revanth Reddy was sworn in today as the 2nd Chief Minister of Telangana, marking the party’s return to power after nine years. The ceremony, held at the expansive LB Stadium in Hyderabad, witnessed the participation of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and other prominent leaders.

Reddy, along with 11 other MLAs, took oath as ministers, signifying the beginning of a new chapter in Telangana’s political landscape. Following Congress’s decisive victory in the recent assembly elections with 64 seats, the swearing-in ceremony marked the end of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition’s decade-long rule.

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Reddy, who then proceeded to do the same for his cabinet members. The new ministers include:

• Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka (Deputy Chief Minister)
• T.J. Prakasharao
• Mohammad Mustafa
• Subhash Yadav
• Shyamala Reddy
• Ganesh Kumar
• Ghulam Rasheed
• Geeta Raman
• Sandeep Reddy
• Ajay Yadav

Addressing the gathering after the ceremony, Reddy expressed his commitment to serving the people of Telangana and vowed to work towards making the state a developed and prosperous one. He acknowledged the challenges ahead, including strengthening the economy, creating employment opportunities, improving education and healthcare, and enhancing farmers’ income.

The Revanth Reddy-led government is expected to take swift action to address these key areas and implement policies that fulfil the promises made to the electorate.

Here are some key developments to keep an eye on:

• The formation of the complete cabinet is imminent.
• Efforts to revive the state’s economy will be a top priority.
• Job creation initiatives will be actively pursued.
• Improvements in education and healthcare systems are to be expected.
• Schemes to increase farmers’ income will be formulated.

The people of Telangana have high hopes for the new government and its ability to deliver on its promises. With Revanth Reddy at the helm, there is optimism and anticipation for a brighter future for the state.

Memorable Moments from the Swearing-in Ceremony:

• The ceremony commenced with a patriotic rendition of the national anthem by the police band.
• Governor Soundararajan administered the oath to Revanth Reddy, formally marking his appointment as Chief Minister.
• Reddy then administered the oath to his cabinet members.
• The ceremony concluded with a rousing round of applause from the attendees.

The arrival of Revanth Reddy at the venue was met with great enthusiasm. His supporters eagerly welcomed him, and he reciprocated their warmth with handshakes and greetings.

The people of Telangana have extended their best wishes to the newly formed government, hoping that it will lead the state towards prosperity and progress. With a clear vision and unwavering commitment, Revanth Reddy and his team are poised to write a new chapter in the history of Telangana.