Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked fresh controversy after making a "bull vs pig" comparison targeting BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), triggering sharp backlash. The remark has fueled an already bitter war of words between Congress and BRS in the state. The BJP has now stepped in, demanding a public apology from Revanth Reddy over the jibe, calling it unbecoming of a chief minister's office. This adds to a long list of controversial remarks Revanth has made against KCR and BRS leaders in recent months.


Revanth Reddy's 'bull vs pig' jibe at KCR sparks row, BJP demands apology

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has accused the Centre of preventing his proposed visit to the United States, describing the decision as an “insult” to the people of Telangana. Reddy alleged that permission for the official trip was withheld despite its intended focus on investment promotion and engagement with industry leaders. The remarks have triggered a fresh political confrontation, with the Telangana government questioning the Centre’s approach towards state-led international outreach and investment initiatives.


Revanth Reddy alleges centre blocked US visit, calls it an insult to Telangana

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday returned to Hyderabad after the Ministry of External Affairs denied clearance for his proposed trip to Boston, US. In a press conference on Monday, he accused the Central Government of "insulting" 4 crore people of Telangana.&nbsp;"We had informed the MEA about the visit. The CMO had informed the MEA about the purpose of the visit. The objective was to promote Telangana as a sports and investment hub and bring world-class universities to the state. MEA examined the proposal and informed that, for political reason visit was declined," the Chief Minister said Monday."This is not the permission denial to Revanth Reddy but a disrespect toward the Telangana people. It's because of Gujarat supremacy. It is like obstructing Telangana's growth and development," Reddy said, addressing a press conference hours after returning to Hyderabad from his UK visit.He said that the decision was against the spirit of cooperative federalism. He framed this as a conspiracy of Gujarat against Telangana."What is the political angle - Modi is BJP, Revanth Reddy is Congress, Modi is Gujarat, Revanth is Telangana, is this the 'political angle' which they mentioned while denying the permission? It is totally against federal Cooperatism. Gujarat is conspiring against Telangana, I condemn it," he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-clarifies-leader-media-arrangements-sergio-gor-remarks-1787570558751">India calls leader media arrangements ‘normal practice’ after Sergio Gor remarks</a><h2>Why was Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US visit clearance denied?</h2>The Telangana Chief Minister was cleared exclusively for the United Kingdom leg of the tour. Reddy was in London for three days and completed his scheduled meetings and academic arrangements. However, he was denied political clearance for his visit to the US. MEA spokesperson claimed that the proposed purpose of the visit does not match the itinerary of the visit.&nbsp;"Let me say that the visits of chief ministers, as indeed those of other dignitaries, are assessed by the Ministry of External Affairs in order to accord political clearance. The programme proposed in such cases should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so with respect to the United States. Therefore, the clearance was denied and not given. Incidentally, let me also tell you that clearance was given for his visit to the United Kingdom," the MEA spokesperson had said last week.Reddy had planned a visit to the campuses of Harvard University and MIT on August 24, followed by a visit to the North-Eastern campus and meeting with a team of Virginia Tech University in Boston on August 25the North-Eastern campus and meeting with a team from Virginia Tech University in Boston on August 25. His itinerary also included a meet-and-greet event with the Indian Overseas Congress in New York on August 26, before returning to India on August 30.&nbsp;

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad after the MEA denied political clearance for his proposed US visit, citing concerns over the itinerary.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday returned to Hyderabad after the Ministry of External Affairs denied clearance for his proposed trip to Boston, US. In a press conference on Monday, he accused the Central Government of "insulting" 4 crore people of Telangana. "We had informed the MEA about the visit. The CMO had informed the MEA about the purpose of the visit. The objective was to promote Telangana as a sports and investment hub and bring world-class universities to the state. MEA examined the proposal and informed that, for political reason visit was declined," the Chief Minister said Monday. "This is not the permission denial to Revanth Reddy but a disrespect toward the Telangana people. It's because of Gujarat supremacy. It is like obstructing Telangana's growth and development," Reddy said, addressing a press conference hours after returning to Hyderabad from his UK visit. He said that the decision was against the spirit of cooperative federalism. He framed this as a conspiracy of Gujarat against Telangana. "What is the political angle - Modi is BJP, Revanth Reddy is Congress, Modi is Gujarat, Revanth is Telangana, is this the 'political angle' which they mentioned while denying the permission? It is totally against federal Cooperatism. Gujarat is conspiring against Telangana, I condemn it," he said. Also Read: India calls leader media arrangements ‘normal practice’ after Sergio Gor remarks Why was Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US visit clearance denied? The Telangana Chief Minister was cleared exclusively for the United Kingdom leg of the tour. Reddy was in London for three days and completed his scheduled meetings and academic arrangements. However, he was denied political clearance for his visit to the US. MEA spokesperson claimed that the proposed purpose of the visit does not match the itinerary of the visit. "Let me say that the visits of chief ministers, as indeed those of other dignitaries, are assessed by the Ministry of External Affairs in order to accord political clearance. The programme proposed in such cases should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so with respect to the United States. Therefore, the clearance was denied and not given. Incidentally, let me also tell you that clearance was given for his visit to the United Kingdom," the MEA spokesperson had said last week. Reddy had planned a visit to the campuses of Harvard University and MIT on August 24, followed by a visit to the North-Eastern campus and meeting with a team of Virginia Tech University in Boston on August 25the North-Eastern campus and meeting with a team from Virginia Tech University in Boston on August 25. His itinerary also included a meet-and-greet event with the Indian Overseas Congress in New York on August 26, before returning to India on August 30.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad after the MEA denied political clearance for his proposed US visit, citing concerns over the itinerary.

'Insult' to 4 crore people of Telangana: Why CM Revanth Reddy's US visit clearance was denied

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will return to Hyderabad from London on August 23 after the Centre denied political clearance for his proposed visit to the United States, the Chief Minister's Office said on Friday.&nbsp;Reddy had planned to travel to the US from London and return to Hyderabad on August 30. However, the proposed visit was cancelled after the Ministry of External Affairs denied the required political clearance.&nbsp;"The official TelanganaRising delegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been forced to cancel their visit to the United States of America (USA) after the Ministry of External Affairs has denied permission, saying ... clearance from political angle is denied," the CMO release said.&nbsp;The state government had sought permission for both the UK and US visits in accordance with policy and protocol. While clearance was granted for the UK leg, approval for the US trip was denied after the delegation had already reached Britain.&nbsp;Reddy will therefore return to Hyderabad instead of travelling to Boston as planned. The CMO said the Chief Minister was shocked by the "political denial" but decided to comply with the Centre's decision.&nbsp;The Chief Minister had said the US visit was intended to attract leading global educational institutions to Telangana and Hyderabad. His proposed programme included exploring partnerships with Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University and Virginia Tech.&nbsp;"The only purpose of the visit was, as part of the New Education Policy of the Centre, to bring the world's best institutions to India, to Telangana, to Hyderabad," the Chief Minister said.&nbsp;He said such collaborations could help young people gain access to education, skills and training from leading institutions.&nbsp;"I have always believed we should all think beyond politics and elections when it comes to nation-building and the future of the youth," Reddy added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swiss-tourist-gets-1-year-in-indonesia-prison-for-insulting-hindu-holiday-nyepi-1787313223055">Swiss tourist gets 1 year in Indonesia prison for insulting Hindu holiday Nyepi</a><h2>MEA Responds</h2>The Ministry of External Affairs said the proposed US programme was not considered suitable for the office held by Reddy and the purpose of his visit.&nbsp;MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry assesses proposed visits by Chief Ministers and other dignitaries before granting political clearance.&nbsp;"Let me say that the visits of Chief Ministers, as with other dignitaries, are assessed by the Ministry of External Affairs to accord political clearance. The programme proposed in such cases should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case regarding the United States, that was not so, and therefore the clearance was not given," Jaiswal said.&nbsp;He also confirmed that permission had been granted for the Telangana Chief Minister's visit to the UK."Incidentally, let me also tell you that clearance was given for his visit to the United Kingdom," the MEA spokesperson said.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's planned US visit was cancelled after the Centre denied political clearance, with the MEA saying the proposed programme was not considered appropriate for the purpose of his visit.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will return to Hyderabad from London on August 23 after the Centre denied political clearance for his proposed visit to the United States, the Chief Minister's Office said on Friday. Reddy had planned to travel to the US from London and return to Hyderabad on August 30. However, the proposed visit was cancelled after the Ministry of External Affairs denied the required political clearance. "The official TelanganaRising delegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been forced to cancel their visit to the United States of America (USA) after the Ministry of External Affairs has denied permission, saying ... clearance from political angle is denied," the CMO release said. The state government had sought permission for both the UK and US visits in accordance with policy and protocol. While clearance was granted for the UK leg, approval for the US trip was denied after the delegation had already reached Britain. Reddy will therefore return to Hyderabad instead of travelling to Boston as planned. The CMO said the Chief Minister was shocked by the "political denial" but decided to comply with the Centre's decision. The Chief Minister had said the US visit was intended to attract leading global educational institutions to Telangana and Hyderabad. His proposed programme included exploring partnerships with Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University and Virginia Tech. "The only purpose of the visit was, as part of the New Education Policy of the Centre, to bring the world's best institutions to India, to Telangana, to Hyderabad," the Chief Minister said. He said such collaborations could help young people gain access to education, skills and training from leading institutions. "I have always believed we should all think beyond politics and elections when it comes to nation-building and the future of the youth," Reddy added. Also Read: Swiss tourist gets 1 year in Indonesia prison for insulting Hindu holiday Nyepi MEA Responds The Ministry of External Affairs said the proposed US programme was not considered suitable for the office held by Reddy and the purpose of his visit. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry assesses proposed visits by Chief Ministers and other dignitaries before granting political clearance. "Let me say that the visits of Chief Ministers, as with other dignitaries, are assessed by the Ministry of External Affairs to accord political clearance. The programme proposed in such cases should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case regarding the United States, that was not so, and therefore the clearance was not given," Jaiswal said. He also confirmed that permission had been granted for the Telangana Chief Minister's visit to the UK. "Incidentally, let me also tell you that clearance was given for his visit to the United Kingdom," the MEA spokesperson said.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's planned US visit was cancelled after the Centre denied political clearance, with the MEA saying the proposed programme was not considered appropriate for the purpose of his visit.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says Centre denied US visit permission; MEA explains why

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Telangana after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the opposition of allegedly using occult practices and black magic to discredit his government.

Speaking at a public gathering, the chief minister made the sensational allegation without naming BRS leader T. Harish Rao, while questioning his reported visits to temples in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Revanth Reddy alleged that opposition leaders were involved in “Aghora pujas” and black magic, claiming that such practices had allegedly been carried out for years in neighbouring states.

The remarks triggered a sharp response from the BRS, with party leader K. Sanjay accusing the chief minister of attempting to divert attention from what he described as unfulfilled promises involving jobs, farmer relief and development projects.

Telangana CM's 'Black Magic' Charge Sparks Political War | BRS Hits Back Over Allegations

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stepped up his attack on the BRS on Saturday and alleged that the opposition party was resorting to black magic and its senior leaders had performed occult rituals to discredit the Congress government by seeking a drought and farmers’ distress for the fall of the government. Reddy also questioned why details of temple visits by a former BRS minister were kept secret.&nbsp;Addressing a public meeting in Sangareddy town, Reddy asked why the alleged visits of a BRS leader to temples in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were not made public. “Why did you not share details of your temple visits to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on social media or anywhere else? Why did you keep them a secret?” he said.&nbsp;Congress has accused BRS MLA T. Harish Rao of performing occult rituals, though the CM himself did not take his name.&nbsp;The Congress CM alleged that BRS leaders had sunk so low in their pursuit of power that they were resorting to black magic in the hope of creating a crisis in the state.&nbsp;Before, CM Reddy, state Congress party leaders had levelled allegations of “kshudra pujas” and “black magic” involving senior BRS leader T Harish Rao.&nbsp;Telangana Congress chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud, chairman of party’s state media and communication Sama Ramamohan Reddy and MLC Addanki Dayakar had accused Harish Rao of visiting religious places and allegedly performing tantric rituals with the intention of harming Telangana and the Congress government.Ramamohan Reddy alleged that Harish Rao had visited Tiruchirappalli and Shivamogga for such rituals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harish Rao rejected the allegations and sent legal notices to Mahesh Kumar Goud, Ramamohan Reddy, and Dayakar. His lawyer demanded unconditional apologies and withdrawal of the statements, warning that civil and criminal defamation cases could follow.&nbsp;However, the legal notices sent to his party leaders could not deter CM Reddy from making the allegations again, though he avoided taking any name.&nbsp;<h2>Allegations of ‘black magic’ use in politics not new&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The allegations of ‘black magic’ use in politics are not new and precede the fresh ones from Reddy.&nbsp;Two years ago, in July 2024, Youth Congress leaders in Kerala came out strongly against senior party leaders for being entangled in a ‘black magic’ controversy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil had said that neither the party nor leaders will benefit from witchcraft. The row erupted after a video emerged showing purported ‘black magic’ objects with embossed figures and metal sheets being dug out from the residence of K Sudhakaran, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president and Kannur MP.&nbsp;The voices of Sudhakaran and Kasaragod Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan could be heard in the video. Rajmohan suggested Sudhakaran that the objects were intended to cause him physical harm. Sudhakaran is heard saying it is fortunate that he is still alive.&nbsp;<h2>DK Shivakumar accused opponents of performing black magic through ‘Aghoris’ &nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In May 2024, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, who was then deputy chief minister, said that political opponents were performing black magic through ‘Aghoris’ and ‘tantriks’ at a temple in Kerala against him and CM Siddaramaiah.Shivakumar told reporters that he has credible information that a yagya (special worship) is being conducted by ‘Aghoris’ in an isolated place near the Rajarajeshwari temple in Kerala.&nbsp;The rituals are called ‘Raja Kantaka’ and ‘Marana Mohana Stambhana’ yagyas, Shivakumar said.&nbsp;&nbsp;He went on to allege that 21 red goats, three buffaloes, 21 black sheep, and five pigs are being sacrificed for black magic through the Aghoris.&nbsp;<h2>Sanjay Raut alleged black magic rituals at Maharashtra CM's residence</h2>&nbsp;In 2025, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut made sensational claims about Varsha Bungalow, the official residence of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister. Raut alleged that black magic rituals had been performed at the bungalow, claiming this was the reason Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis refuses to move in.&nbsp;Raut further claimed that buffalo horns, supposedly from animals sacrificed at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, were buried in the bungalow’s lawn. Raut’s claims had triggered a storm in Maharashtra’s politics and critics slammed the alleged mix of politics and superstition.&nbsp;Much earlier, in 2009, just before the general elections, even then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was one of the highly educated politicians in the history of Indian politics, had accused BJP leader L K Advani of resorting to black magic and approaching tantrics to get to the seat of power.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS leaders had sunk so low in their pursuit of power that they were resorting to black magic in the hope of creating a crisis in the state. He accused BRS leaders of seeking a drought through occult rituals to trigger farmers’ distress.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stepped up his attack on the BRS on Saturday and alleged that the opposition party was resorting to black magic and its senior leaders had performed occult rituals to discredit the Congress government by seeking a drought and farmers’ distress for the fall of the government. Reddy also questioned why details of temple visits by a former BRS minister were kept secret. Addressing a public meeting in Sangareddy town, Reddy asked why the alleged visits of a BRS leader to temples in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were not made public. “Why did you not share details of your temple visits to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on social media or anywhere else? Why did you keep them a secret?” he said. Congress has accused BRS MLA T. Harish Rao of performing occult rituals, though the CM himself did not take his name. The Congress CM alleged that BRS leaders had sunk so low in their pursuit of power that they were resorting to black magic in the hope of creating a crisis in the state. Before, CM Reddy, state Congress party leaders had levelled allegations of “kshudra pujas” and “black magic” involving senior BRS leader T Harish Rao. Telangana Congress chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud, chairman of party’s state media and communication Sama Ramamohan Reddy and MLC Addanki Dayakar had accused Harish Rao of visiting religious places and allegedly performing tantric rituals with the intention of harming Telangana and the Congress government. Ramamohan Reddy alleged that Harish Rao had visited Tiruchirappalli and Shivamogga for such rituals. Harish Rao rejected the allegations and sent legal notices to Mahesh Kumar Goud, Ramamohan Reddy, and Dayakar. His lawyer demanded unconditional apologies and withdrawal of the statements, warning that civil and criminal defamation cases could follow. However, the legal notices sent to his party leaders could not deter CM Reddy from making the allegations again, though he avoided taking any name. Allegations of ‘black magic’ use in politics not new The allegations of ‘black magic’ use in politics are not new and precede the fresh ones from Reddy. Two years ago, in July 2024, Youth Congress leaders in Kerala came out strongly against senior party leaders for being entangled in a ‘black magic’ controversy. Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil had said that neither the party nor leaders will benefit from witchcraft. The row erupted after a video emerged showing purported ‘black magic’ objects with embossed figures and metal sheets being dug out from the residence of K Sudhakaran, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president and Kannur MP. The voices of Sudhakaran and Kasaragod Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan could be heard in the video. Rajmohan suggested Sudhakaran that the objects were intended to cause him physical harm. Sudhakaran is heard saying it is fortunate that he is still alive. DK Shivakumar accused opponents of performing black magic through ‘Aghoris’ In May 2024, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, who was then deputy chief minister, said that political opponents were performing black magic through ‘Aghoris’ and ‘tantriks’ at a temple in Kerala against him and CM Siddaramaiah. Shivakumar told reporters that he has credible information that a yagya (special worship) is being conducted by ‘Aghoris’ in an isolated place near the Rajarajeshwari temple in Kerala. The rituals are called ‘Raja Kantaka’ and ‘Marana Mohana Stambhana’ yagyas, Shivakumar said. He went on to allege that 21 red goats, three buffaloes, 21 black sheep, and five pigs are being sacrificed for black magic through the Aghoris. Sanjay Raut alleged black magic rituals at Maharashtra CM's residence In 2025, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut made sensational claims about Varsha Bungalow, the official residence of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister. Raut alleged that black magic rituals had been performed at the bungalow, claiming this was the reason Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis refuses to move in. Raut further claimed that buffalo horns, supposedly from animals sacrificed at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, were buried in the bungalow’s lawn. Raut’s claims had triggered a storm in Maharashtra’s politics and critics slammed the alleged mix of politics and superstition. Much earlier, in 2009, just before the general elections, even then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was one of the highly educated politicians in the history of Indian politics, had accused BJP leader L K Advani of resorting to black magic and approaching tantrics to get to the seat of power.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS leaders had sunk so low in their pursuit of power that they were resorting to black magic in the hope of creating a crisis in the state. He accused BRS leaders of seeking a drought through occult rituals to trigger farmers’ distress.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accuses BRS leaders of using ‘black magic’ to usurp power; occult charges not new in politics

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Telangana and the United States.

During the meeting, Revanth Reddy urged the U.S. side to increase visa interview slots and speed up visa processing. He also raised concerns related to H-1B visa renewals, visa stamping procedures, and the challenges faced by professionals from Telangana working in the United States.

The Chief Minister highlighted Telangana's investment potential in sectors such as information technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, startups, and advanced technologies, inviting greater American investment in the state. With more than one lakh students from Telangana studying in the United States, visa policies remain a key issue for many families in the state.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Meets US Ambassador, Seeks Faster H-1B Visa Processing

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has proposed a major electoral reform by seeking to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections from 25 years to 21 years. The Chief Minister has also proposed reducing the eligibility age for contesting Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections from 30 years to 25 years. Telangana is expected to convene a special Assembly session in early August to pass a resolution urging the Centre to amend the relevant laws. Linking the proposal to the recent NEET paper leak protests, Revanth Reddy said India's youth deserve greater representation in politics and governance. He questioned why 21-year-olds, who are eligible to become IAS, IPS, and IFS officers and contest local body elections, cannot contest parliamentary or assembly elections.

Telangana CM Proposes Lowering Election Contest Age to 21 | Gen Z in Politics?

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s sharp comment on the state’s irrigation crisis has set off a massive political fight. His “blood on crops” jibe aimed at former CM KCR did not go down well with BRS, which called the language “unbecoming of a constitutional office.” Congress hit back, turning the irrigation issue into a full-blown war of words between the two parties. 


Telangana political row: CM Revanth's 'blood on crops' jibe at KCR triggers war of words

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has appealed to state government employees to contribute an extra hour of work each day, saying it could accelerate the state's development. Highlighting his own work ethic, the Chief Minister said he has not taken a leave in the past 30 months. The remarks have sparked discussions on productivity, governance, and the role of public servants in achieving Telangana’s growth ambitions.


Telangana CM proposes increasing daily working hours to boost revenue

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges employees to work extra hour daily

The government of Telangana has moved to draft new temple regulation rules, following an official order issued by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The proposed framework aims to reform management, improve transparency, and strengthen governance of temples across the state.


India: Telangana to Frame New Temple Rules, CM Revanth Reddy Issues Order 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Argentine football icon Lionel Messi in Hyderabad on Saturday (Dec 13) during the second leg of Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025. Messi also presented Gandhi with a signed jersey and the two shared small interaction at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Addressing fans, Messi thanked everyone "for the love I've received today and always".&nbsp;&nbsp;"The truth is that I've seen a lot of things before getting here, throughout this whole time, during the last World Cup, and honestly thank you so much for all this love. It's an honor for us to be able to share these days here in India with you, so I'm truly grateful," he said, as quoted by India Today.&nbsp;&nbsp;Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was also at the venue and was seen spending some time with Messi on the field, lightly kicking the football together before Rahul Gandhi arrived. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Watch: Lionel Messi having some on the pitch as fans erupt in joy 😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MessiInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MessiInIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/86r0cbBaRn">pic.twitter.com/86r0cbBaRn</a>&mdash; Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ddsportschannel/status/1999863410780217784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What went wrong at the event in Kolkata</h2>Lionel Messi reached Salt Lake Stadium along with his Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez. State sports officials, event organisers and police were also present. Trouble started when Messi walked around the field to greet fans. The crowd pushed forward, making it hard for police to maintain the perimeter.&nbsp;&nbsp;A planned training session with children from across West Bengal was also cancelled as the number of people on the field kept rising. Due to safety concerns, Messi left the stadium earlier than scheduled.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-kolkata-visit-satadru-dutta-detained-by-police-confirms-fans-to-get-refund-1765620626307">Lionel Messi Kolkata visit: Organiser arrested by police, confirms fans to get refund</a>&nbsp;After his exit, angry fans broke into the ground and threw water bottles, damaged seats and tore posters. Many spectators were upset as some had paid up to INR 20,000 for tickets.<h2>What next for Messi on India GOAT Tour</h2>The GOAT tour will move to Mumbai on Sunday (Dec 14), where Messi will again play a charity match and later participate in a fashion event, which will also see him team up with Luis Suarez. The last day of the tour will be in New Delhi as the Argentine will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Dec 15) before concluding his tour at an event in New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.&nbsp;

The GOAT tour will move to Mumbai on Sunday (Dec 14), where Messi will again play a charity match and later participate in a fashion event, which will also see him team up with Luis Suarez. 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Argentine football icon Lionel Messi in Hyderabad on Saturday (Dec 13) during the second leg of Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025. Messi also presented Gandhi with a signed jersey and the two shared small interaction at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Addressing fans, Messi thanked everyone "for the love I've received today and always". "The truth is that I've seen a lot of things before getting here, throughout this whole time, during the last World Cup, and honestly thank you so much for all this love. It's an honor for us to be able to share these days here in India with you, so I'm truly grateful," he said, as quoted by India Today. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was also at the venue and was seen spending some time with Messi on the field, lightly kicking the football together before Rahul Gandhi arrived.

The GOAT tour will move to Mumbai on Sunday (Dec 14), where Messi will again play a charity match and later participate in a fashion event, which will also see him team up with Luis Suarez.&nbsp;

Lionel Messi meets Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad during India GOAT Tour

Hours after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks pertaining to those opposed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's views, Telangana CMO clarified that the Chief Minister used a figurative political expression while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar to emphasise state's strong resolve to defeat "anti-democratic forces" through "democratic means". &nbsp;The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation". &nbsp;"We would like to clarify that this quote, as shared, is incomplete and stripped of its full context, leading to a misleading and inaccurate interpretation. The Hon'ble Chief Minister, while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar, used a figurative political expression to emphasise Telangana's strong resolve to defeat regressive and anti-democratic forces through democratic means. His comments were in the context of fighting for backward class reservations and protecting constitutional values--not as a threat or literal statement," the CMO said. &nbsp;It said Telangana has always stood for democratic principles, pluralism, and constructive political discourse. The Chief Minister's controversial remarks have gone viral. “Whoever it is, whether rich or in any position, if he comes against Rahul Gandhi's command or rule, Telangana is going to write his death order. We have come here to Jantar Mantar to spread Rahul's message across the country,” Revanth Reddy had said. Congress leaders said they held a protest in Delhi to press for immediate assent to the bill passed by the Telangana government to ensure 42% reservation for OBCs in education, employment, and local governance. Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X that the Telangana Government and Congress sat on a dharna in Delhi today, demanding that the President assent to the law reserving 42% for backward classes in education, employment and local government. &nbsp;"This law is a major advance towards the Constitution's vision of social justice, grounded in data from the caste census. I am grateful to INDIA leaders who voiced their support, and hope the Hon'ble President will take note and assent," Rahul Gandhi said. &nbsp;"This fight is not just for Telangana. It is a collective fight to ensure that Indians from marginalised communities have their rightful share in power and progress," he added.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation".

Hours after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks pertaining to those opposed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's views, Telangana CMO clarified that the Chief Minister used a figurative political expression while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar to emphasise state's strong resolve to defeat "anti-democratic forces" through "democratic means". The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation". "We would like to clarify that this quote, as shared, is incomplete and stripped of its full context, leading to a misleading and inaccurate interpretation. The Hon'ble Chief Minister, while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar, used a figurative political expression to emphasise Telangana's strong resolve to defeat regressive and anti-democratic forces through democratic means. His comments were in the context of fighting for backward class reservations and protecting constitutional values--not as a threat or literal statement," the CMO said. It said Telangana has always stood for democratic principles, pluralism, and constructive political discourse. The Chief Minister's controversial remarks have gone viral. “Whoever it is, whether rich or in any position, if he comes against Rahul Gandhi's command or rule, Telangana is going to write his death order. We have come here to Jantar Mantar to spread Rahul's message across the country,” Revanth Reddy had said. Congress leaders said they held a protest in Delhi to press for immediate assent to the bill passed by the Telangana government to ensure 42% reservation for OBCs in education, employment, and local governance. Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X that the Telangana Government and Congress sat on a dharna in Delhi today, demanding that the President assent to the law reserving 42% for backward classes in education, employment and local government. "This law is a major advance towards the Constitution's vision of social justice, grounded in data from the caste census. I am grateful to INDIA leaders who voiced their support, and hope the Hon'ble President will take note and assent," Rahul Gandhi said. "This fight is not just for Telangana. It is a collective fight to ensure that Indians from marginalised communities have their rightful share in power and progress," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation".

Telangana CMO clarifies Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks on those opposed to Rahul Gandhi

Pushpa 2 stampede row: Allu Arjun&rsquo;s arrest in connection with the death of a woman at the premiere of his superhit film Pushpa 2 sparked a national debate on the security of people and who should be held accountable in such a precarious scenario.
On December 26, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met with A-listers from the Telugu film industry at the Command Control Centre (CCC).
<h2>A-listers attend high-profile meeting</h2>
Film actors Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Nithin, Kiran Abbavaram, and Sidhu Jonnalagadda attended the high-profile event.&nbsp;
Film directors Trivikram, Koratala Siva, Vamsi Paidipally, Anil Ravipudi, Boyapati Seenu, Veerashankar, Harish Shankar, Prashanth Varma, Sai Rajesh, Vashishtha were also present for the important high priority meeting alongwith film producers Allu Aravind, Suresh Babu, Sudhakar Reddy, C. Kalyan, Gopi Achanta, Shyam Prasad Reddy, BVS Prasad, K.L Narayana, Mythri Ravi.
The delegation of influential people from Tollywood was led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju.
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/entertainment/stampede-row-tollywood-film-industry-to-meet-cm-revanth-reddy-8566653" rel="dofollow">meeting</a> was focused on the smooth functioning of the Tollywood industry.&nbsp;
<h2>Allu Arjun's arrest sparked nationwide debate on the accountability of the incident</h2>
The meeting was called on an urgent basis after the December 4 debacle when a woman died in a stampede-like situation at a theatre in Hyderabad. The woman now identified as Revathi died as a huge crowd gathered to get a glimpse of the actor Allu Arjun. Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun came on a surprise visit to Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad where the mishap took place. The woman died in the chaos and her child got critically injured.
Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and later released on bail after furnishing a Rs 50,000 bond. Actor Allu Arjun was questioned by Hyderabad police on December 24 in connection with the tragic incident. The incident has also sparked political controversy. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pushpa-2-stampede-case-questions-that-cops-asked-allu-arjun-786591">Pushpa 2 stampede case: Questions that cops asked Allu Arjun&nbsp;</a>

Telangana CM Revath Reddy met with Tollywood stars to discuss smooth functioning of film industry. This is after Allu Arjun got arrested in connection with Pushpa 2 row.

Pushpa 2 stampede row: Allu Arjun’s arrest in connection with the death of a woman at the premiere of his superhit film Pushpa 2 sparked a national debate on the security of people and who should be held accountable in such a precarious scenario. On December 26, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met with A-listers from the Telugu film industry at the Command Control Centre (CCC). A-listers attend high-profile meeting Film actors Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Nithin, Kiran Abbavaram, and Sidhu Jonnalagadda attended the high-profile event. Film directors Trivikram, Koratala Siva, Vamsi Paidipally, Anil Ravipudi, Boyapati Seenu, Veerashankar, Harish Shankar, Prashanth Varma, Sai Rajesh, Vashishtha were also present for the important high priority meeting alongwith film producers Allu Aravind, Suresh Babu, Sudhakar Reddy, C. Kalyan, Gopi Achanta, Shyam Prasad Reddy, BVS Prasad, K.L Narayana, Mythri Ravi. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood was led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. The meeting was focused on the smooth functioning of the Tollywood industry. Allu Arjun's arrest sparked nationwide debate on the accountability of the incident The meeting was called on an urgent basis after the December 4 debacle when a woman died in a stampede-like situation at a theatre in Hyderabad. The woman now identified as Revathi died as a huge crowd gathered to get a glimpse of the actor Allu Arjun. Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun came on a surprise visit to Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad where the mishap took place. The woman died in the chaos and her child got critically injured. Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and later released on bail after furnishing a Rs 50,000 bond. Actor Allu Arjun was questioned by Hyderabad police on December 24 in connection with the tragic incident. The incident has also sparked political controversy. Pushpa 2 stampede case: Questions that cops asked Allu Arjun

Nagarjuna, Venkatesh and others meet with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the newly designed 'Telangana Thalli' (Mother Telangana) portrait represents the state's cultural ethos and motherhood.

In a veiled attack on the previous BRS regime, Reddy said it is a deficiency that the design and portrait of 'Telangana Thalli' were not officially announced during the last 10 years.

Making a statement in the Assembly on the installation of the 'Telangana Thalli' statue in Secretariat premises on Monday evening, he said the government consulted Telangana agitation protagonists, poets, and artists on finalising the image and portrait.

According to the CM, intellectuals and Telangana protagonists favoured the image of a mother. The image finalised by the government represents the state's culture and traditions.

The design finalised by the government depicts Mother Telangana in traditional attire, exuding a dignified appearance. The right hand symbolises reassurance, while the left-hand holds traditional Telangana crops—paddy, jowar, and maize, he said.

The colours blue, green, red, and gold in the image represent Telangana's rivers, agricultural heritage, progress, and prosperity, respectively, he added. The closed fists at the base of the statue reflect the state's history of struggles and agitations.

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In a veiled reference to BRS' opposition to the change in the portrait of Mother Telangana, he said it is not correct to believe that the idea of one person, party or family is that of the entire Telangana. Inviting all political parties and people to attend the statue installation event, Reddy suggested that there should be no politics and controversies over the occasion. The government has invited Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. The CM also announced that his government would annually celebrate December 9 as the day of 'Telangana Thalli' coming into existence.

He stressed that December 9 held immense significance for Telangana people as former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in 2009 had announced initiating the process of Telangana state formation. Reddy said the greetings and gratitude of Telangana people should reach Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on the occasion of her birthday on Monday. The foundation stone for realising the six decades-long aspirations of Telangana people for their state was laid on December 9, he said.

Former chief minister and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao had on Sunday alleged the Congress government has changed the design and portrait of 'Telangana Thalli' (Mother Telangana) out of "vendetta" towards him. The design and portrait finalised by the government are different from the one made by the BRS during the Telangana statehood agitation. During the debate, State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar clarified that no official status has been granted to any Mother Telangana statue so far. He expressed support for installing statues at district collectorates and other locations.

State Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu expressed his expectation that BRS members, who were absent, would address the issue in the Assembly. He also urged them to set aside politics for the statue's inauguration. BJP member Payala Shankar suggested that it would have been better if the opposition had been consulted. He also expressed the view that the state's floral festival, 'Bathukamma', should have been incorporated into the design. Speaker G Prasad Kumar extended birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi and adjourned the House, which will reconvene on December 16.

BRS MLC K Kavitha also criticised the omission of Bathukamma from the Mother Telangana design, according to a release. BRS president Chandrasekhar Rao had ensured that the design of Mother Telangana was created to represent the culture of Telangana, she said, adding that there had been no objections to the portrait in the past 18 years.

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the newly designed 'Telangana Thalli' (Mother Telangana) portrait represents the state's cultural ethos and motherhood.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the newly designed 'Telangana Thalli' (Mother Telangana) portrait represents the state's cultural ethos and motherhood. In a veiled attack on the previous BRS regime, Reddy said it is a deficiency that the design and portrait of 'Telangana Thalli' were not officially announced during the last 10 years. Making a statement in the Assembly on the installation of the 'Telangana Thalli' statue in Secretariat premises on Monday evening, he said the government consulted Telangana agitation protagonists, poets, and artists on finalising the image and portrait. According to the CM, intellectuals and Telangana protagonists favoured the image of a mother. The image finalised by the government represents the state's culture and traditions. The design finalised by the government depicts Mother Telangana in traditional attire, exuding a dignified appearance. The right hand symbolises reassurance, while the left-hand holds traditional Telangana crops—paddy, jowar, and maize, he said. The colours blue, green, red, and gold in the image represent Telangana's rivers, agricultural heritage, progress, and prosperity, respectively, he added. The closed fists at the base of the statue reflect the state's history of struggles and agitations. Also read: Video: Six dead in Mumbai bus crash, detained driver blames brake failure In a veiled reference to BRS' opposition to the change in the portrait of Mother Telangana, he said it is not correct to believe that the idea of one person, party or family is that of the entire Telangana. Inviting all political parties and people to attend the statue installation event, Reddy suggested that there should be no politics and controversies over the occasion. The government has invited Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. The CM also announced that his government would annually celebrate December 9 as the day of 'Telangana Thalli' coming into existence. He stressed that December 9 held immense significance for Telangana people as former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in 2009 had announced initiating the process of Telangana state formation. Reddy said the greetings and gratitude of Telangana people should reach Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on the occasion of her birthday on Monday. The foundation stone for realising the six decades-long aspirations of Telangana people for their state was laid on December 9, he said. Former chief minister and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao had on Sunday alleged the Congress government has changed the design and portrait of 'Telangana Thalli' (Mother Telangana) out of "vendetta" towards him. The design and portrait finalised by the government are different from the one made by the BRS during the Telangana statehood agitation. During the debate, State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar clarified that no official status has been granted to any Mother Telangana statue so far. He expressed support for installing statues at district collectorates and other locations. State Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu expressed his expectation that BRS members, who were absent, would address the issue in the Assembly. He also urged them to set aside politics for the statue's inauguration. BJP member Payala Shankar suggested that it would have been better if the opposition had been consulted. He also expressed the view that the state's floral festival, 'Bathukamma', should have been incorporated into the design. Speaker G Prasad Kumar extended birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi and adjourned the House, which will reconvene on December 16. BRS MLC K Kavitha also criticised the omission of Bathukamma from the Mother Telangana design, according to a release. BRS president Chandrasekhar Rao had ensured that the design of Mother Telangana was created to represent the culture of Telangana, she said, adding that there had been no objections to the portrait in the past 18 years. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'Telangana Thalli' statue design represents state's cultural ethos: CM Revanth Reddy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said.

He also assured the two chief ministers, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, of all possible help from the Central government to deal with rains and floods.

<h2>Telangana CM holds emergency meeting</h2>

Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister Reddy held an emergency meeting with ministers, officials and public representatives to review the situation.

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In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall in the past two days paralysed normal life in several places, especially in Vijayawada and its vicinity while 17,000 affected people were evacuated across the state.

Sources said the Union home minister spoke to the XMs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and took stock of the situation while assuring&nbsp;them of all possible help from the Central government, they said.

A woman died and three others were feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts of Telangana on Sunday.

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Waterlogging was reported on railway tracks at several locations under the South Central Railway. While 99 trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted.

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a post on 'X', said he has informed the Union home minister about the severe situation in Telangana's Khammam district where nearly 110 villages are submerged under floodwaters.

Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana. CM Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members to address the ongoing situation.

Following Shah's orders, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to Telangana, he said.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said. He also assured the two chief ministers, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, of all possible help from the Central government to deal with rains and floods. Telangana CM holds emergency meeting Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister Reddy held an emergency meeting with ministers, officials and public representatives to review the situation. Also read: 12 new industrial smart cities to be built in India, will create a million jobs: Union minister In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall in the past two days paralysed normal life in several places, especially in Vijayawada and its vicinity while 17,000 affected people were evacuated across the state. Sources said the Union home minister spoke to the XMs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and took stock of the situation while assuring them of all possible help from the Central government, they said. A woman died and three others were feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts of Telangana on Sunday. Watch | India: Torrential rains kill 8 in Andhra Pradesh & 1 in Telangana × Waterlogging was reported on railway tracks at several locations under the South Central Railway. While 99 trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a post on 'X', said he has informed the Union home minister about the severe situation in Telangana's Khammam district where nearly 110 villages are submerged under floodwaters. Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana. CM Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members to address the ongoing situation. Following Shah's orders, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to Telangana, he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana hit by floods: Home Minister Amit Shah assures all support to CMs

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his comments on grant of bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor policy case, suggesting that it was due to a "deal" between ex-chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's party and the ruling BJP.

The court said that these comments could harm court's image in public eye&nbsp;and raise doubts. A three-judge bench, led by Justice B R Gavai, comprising Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan, asked Reddy's lawyer, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, “Have you seen what he said in the newspapers? What kind of statement is this from a responsible chief minister? Such remarks might rightly create apprehension among the people. Is this how a constitutional official should speak?”

The bench added, “Why should political rivalries involve the court? Do we issue orders based on consultations with political parties? We are not concerned with political criticism of our decisions. We act according to our conscience and oath.”

The judges said, “We have always stated that we do not interfere in legislative matters, and we expect the same from others. Do we issue orders based on political considerations?”

The Supreme Court was considering a petition to transfer the trial of the 2015 cash-for-vote scam case, where Reddy is an accused, from Telangana to Bhopal.

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Reddy had suggested there were suspicions about why MLC Kavitha was granted bail within five months, while Manish Sisodia got reprieve in 15 months and Arvind Kejriwal is still awaiting bail. Reddy told reporters, “It is evident that BRS supported BJP’s victory in the 2024 LS elections. There are also claims that Kavitha’s bail resulted from a deal between BRS and BJP.”

K Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28).

“Investigation is complete and charge sheet has been filed. The custody of the appellant (Kavitha) is not necessary. She has been behind bars for five months. The likelihood of trial being concluded in near future is impossible. As said in various pronouncements of this court, under-trial custody should not turn into a punishment,” the bench said in its order.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his comments on grant of bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor policy case, suggesting that it was due to a "deal" between ex-chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's party and the ruling BJP.

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his comments on grant of bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor policy case, suggesting that it was due to a "deal" between ex-chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's party and the ruling BJP. The court said that these comments could harm court's image in public eye and raise doubts. A three-judge bench, led by Justice B R Gavai, comprising Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan, asked Reddy's lawyer, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, “Have you seen what he said in the newspapers? What kind of statement is this from a responsible chief minister? Such remarks might rightly create apprehension among the people. Is this how a constitutional official should speak?” The bench added, “Why should political rivalries involve the court? Do we issue orders based on consultations with political parties? We are not concerned with political criticism of our decisions. We act according to our conscience and oath.” The judges said, “We have always stated that we do not interfere in legislative matters, and we expect the same from others. Do we issue orders based on political considerations?” The Supreme Court was considering a petition to transfer the trial of the 2015 cash-for-vote scam case, where Reddy is an accused, from Telangana to Bhopal. Also read: India’s Assam abolishes Kazi system, mandates registration of Muslim marriages Reddy had suggested there were suspicions about why MLC Kavitha was granted bail within five months, while Manish Sisodia got reprieve in 15 months and Arvind Kejriwal is still awaiting bail. Reddy told reporters, “It is evident that BRS supported BJP’s victory in the 2024 LS elections. There are also claims that Kavitha’s bail resulted from a deal between BRS and BJP.” K Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28). “Investigation is complete and charge sheet has been filed. The custody of the appellant (Kavitha) is not necessary. She has been behind bars for five months. The likelihood of trial being concluded in near future is impossible. As said in various pronouncements of this court, under-trial custody should not turn into a punishment,” the bench said in its order. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court condemns Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's claim of BJP-BRS 'deal' behind Kavitha's bail

The Delhi Police will likely summon the members of the Telangana Congress for the second time over India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, said&nbsp;officials on Thursday (May 2).

The development comes after the four members of the Telangana Congress, who were asked to appear before the office of the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) on Wednesday (May 1), did not do so.

"We will again ask them to appear before the IO (investigating officer), as they did not come on Wednesday," an officer, privy to the investigation said.

The police had issued notices to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members -- Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem -- under sections 91 and 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Reddy's attorney appeared before the court on Wednesday and affirmed that he was neither involved in tampering with the video nor in its circulation.

The police officials said that over 22 people from several political parties in various states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were served notices in connection with the case and have been asked to appear before court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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<h2>Members of Congress IT cell arrested</h2>

The Telangana police officials on Thursday said that they had arrested five people from the Congress IT cell.

Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case.

Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom &nbsp;Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah."

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The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana.

However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups.

A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies.

"The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS.

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The Delhi Police will likely summon the members of the Telangana Congress for the second time over India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, said officials on Thursday (May 2).

The Delhi Police will likely summon the members of the Telangana Congress for the second time over India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, said officials on Thursday (May 2). The development comes after the four members of the Telangana Congress, who were asked to appear before the office of the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) on Wednesday (May 1), did not do so. "We will again ask them to appear before the IO (investigating officer), as they did not come on Wednesday," an officer, privy to the investigation said. The police had issued notices to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members -- Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem -- under sections 91 and 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Reddy's attorney appeared before the court on Wednesday and affirmed that he was neither involved in tampering with the video nor in its circulation. The police officials said that over 22 people from several political parties in various states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were served notices in connection with the case and have been asked to appear before court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Also read: Why is Indian PM Modi's photo missing from Covid vaccine certificates? Centre responds Members of Congress IT cell arrested The Telangana police officials on Thursday said that they had arrested five people from the Congress IT cell. Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case. Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah." Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri @AmitShah — Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) April 29, 2024 × The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana. However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups. A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies. "The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Police to summon Telangana Congress members in Amit Shah's doctored video case

The Delhi Police on Sunday registered an FIR in a complaint over a "doctored video" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after the BJP alleged that the video showing Shah promising to scrap reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is fake. Watch in for more details!

Delhi police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah's doctored video row

The Delhi Police summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and asked him to join the investigation on May 1 in connection with a tampered video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that was widely circulated on social media, sources said on Monday (Apr 29).

The police served notices to five people, including the Telangana chief minister, who shared the video on his official X account.

The Congress leader has been asked to appear before Delhi Police's IFSO unit (Cyber Unit) with his mobile phone that he allegedly used to post the doctored video on social media.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case.

Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom &nbsp;Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah."

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<h2>Delhi Police file FIR in Amit Shah's 'doctored video case</h2>

This came after the Delhi Police's Special Cell registered an FIR over a tampered video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed that the footage showing Shah making vows to scrap all reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was false.

"We received a complaint regarding the edited video of the Home Minister. Two complaints were received by police, one from the BJP and another from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Following this, the Delhi Police Special Cell Cyber Wing's IFSO unit filed an FIR," a source said.

The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana.

However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups.

A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies.

"The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS.

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The Delhi Police summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and asked him to join the investigation on May 1 in connection with a tampered video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that was widely circulated on social media, sources said on Monday (Apr 29).

The Delhi Police summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and asked him to join the investigation on May 1 in connection with a tampered video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that was widely circulated on social media, sources said on Monday (Apr 29). The police served notices to five people, including the Telangana chief minister, who shared the video on his official X account. The Congress leader has been asked to appear before Delhi Police's IFSO unit (Cyber Unit) with his mobile phone that he allegedly used to post the doctored video on social media. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case. Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah." Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri @AmitShah — Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) April 29, 2024 × Also read: India: Delhi Police file FIR over Amit Shah's 'doctored video' on scrapping reservation Delhi Police file FIR in Amit Shah's 'doctored video case This came after the Delhi Police's Special Cell registered an FIR over a tampered video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed that the footage showing Shah making vows to scrap all reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was false. "We received a complaint regarding the edited video of the Home Minister. Two complaints were received by police, one from the BJP and another from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Following this, the Delhi Police Special Cell Cyber Wing's IFSO unit filed an FIR," a source said. The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana. However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups. A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies. "The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Police summon Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah's doctored video case

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticised the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and BJP, accusing them of scheming to topple his government. Reddy warned that those who attempt to dislodge his government would not be spared as it is a democratically-elected administration working for the people's welfare.

India Elections 2024: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dares opposition to pull down his government

Recent attacks on Indian students in the United States have sparked&nbsp;concerns, with Indian political leader Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to address the issue.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy voiced his distress over the attacks and called upon External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. This comes after a student who hails from CM's state was attacked in&nbsp;Chicago on Sunday (Feb 4).&nbsp;

Expressing his dismay, Chief Minister Reddy stated, "Very disconcerted to learn of the attack on Syed Mazhar Ali, a student from Hyderabad, by four robbers in Chicago. This follows a fatal attack on B. Shreyas Reddy, who was killed in Ohio. I request Hon'ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to kindly convey our concerns over the safety of our students and citizens living there."

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"My government will set up a dedicated help desk for all youth living in the USA and other countries, especially students, to ensure all their needs are met. It is my assurance to all citizens of Telangana - wherever on earth you are - the Congress government is there for you!"

In response to these incidents, the Telangana government also announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk for students residing abroad. The gravity of the situation was further underscored by the plea for assistance from the wife of Syed Mazhar Ali, who was attacked in Chicago.

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Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi, Ali's wife, appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for help in obtaining medical aid for her husband.

<h2>Indian Consulate in Chicago pledges support&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Chicago has pledged full support to Ali and his family, engaging with both the victim and local authorities to ensure necessary assistance.&nbsp;"Consulate is in touch with Syed Mazahir Ali and his wife in India Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi and assured all possible assistance. Consulate has also contacted the local authorities who are investigating the case," the consulate said in a post on its X social media handle.

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Tragically, the recent attacks add to a series of distressing incidents involving Indian students in the US. The death of Shreyas Reddy in Ohio, along with previous fatalities like Neel Acharya in Indiana and Vivek Saini in Georgia, highlights a pressing need for enhanced safety measures and support for Indian students abroad.

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Recent attacks on Indian students in the United States have sparked concerns, with Indian political leader Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to address the issue.

Recent attacks on Indian students in the United States have sparked concerns, with Indian political leader Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to address the issue. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy voiced his distress over the attacks and called upon External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. This comes after a student who hails from CM's state was attacked in Chicago on Sunday (Feb 4). Expressing his dismay, Chief Minister Reddy stated, "Very disconcerted to learn of the attack on Syed Mazhar Ali, a student from Hyderabad, by four robbers in Chicago. This follows a fatal attack on B. Shreyas Reddy, who was killed in Ohio. I request Hon'ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to kindly convey our concerns over the safety of our students and citizens living there." Also Read | India suspends free movement of people with Myanmar over demography concerns "My government will set up a dedicated help desk for all youth living in the USA and other countries, especially students, to ensure all their needs are met. It is my assurance to all citizens of Telangana - wherever on earth you are - the Congress government is there for you!" In response to these incidents, the Telangana government also announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk for students residing abroad. The gravity of the situation was further underscored by the plea for assistance from the wife of Syed Mazhar Ali, who was attacked in Chicago. Also Read | India: Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique quits Congress Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi, Ali's wife, appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for help in obtaining medical aid for her husband. Indian Consulate in Chicago pledges support Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Chicago has pledged full support to Ali and his family, engaging with both the victim and local authorities to ensure necessary assistance. "Consulate is in touch with Syed Mazahir Ali and his wife in India Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi and assured all possible assistance. Consulate has also contacted the local authorities who are investigating the case," the consulate said in a post on its X social media handle. Watch | India: New Delhi hosts first ever India-EU roundtable on countering terrorist exploitation of drones × Tragically, the recent attacks add to a series of distressing incidents involving Indian students in the US. The death of Shreyas Reddy in Ohio, along with previous fatalities like Neel Acharya in Indiana and Vivek Saini in Georgia, highlights a pressing need for enhanced safety measures and support for Indian students abroad. (With inputs from agencies)

Telangana CM vows safety of Indian students in US after Hyderabad man attacked

Indian National Congress' Anumula Revanth Reddy on Thursday (Dec 7) took oath as Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Telangana marking the first time the youngest state has got a chief minister from the grand old party of India. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath of office at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad, the state capital. Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu took oath as the Deputy CM of the state. The state of Telangana was carved out from Andhra Pradesh in the year 2014. Andhra Pradesh still is a state, but its area has reduced greatly.

Telangana Governor Soundarajan also administered oath to Gaddam Prasad Kumar who will take charge as Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly.

Other than Reddy himself, 11 members of his cabinet took the oath (including Kumar and Mallu). Among them was former Telangana Congress chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy who had previously opposed Revanth Reddy's choice for the chief ministerial post.

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was present for the swearing-in ceremony.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were present as well.

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Among other leaders from the party, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar were also present.

Eight other leaders who took oath are Ponnam Prabhakar, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Jupally Krishna Rao, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Sridhar Babu, Damodar Rajanarasimha, Dana Anasuya and Konda Surekha.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Revanth Reddy through a post on X (formerly Twitter).

"Congratulations to Shri Revanth Reddy Garu on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana. I assure all possible support to further the progress of the state and the welfare of its citizens," said the PM tagging Reddy.

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Before he took oath for office, Reddy took a victory lap of the stadium with Sonia Gandhi.

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Indian National Congress' Anumula Revanth Reddy on Thursday (Dec 7) took oath as Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Telangana marking the first time the youngest state has got a chief minister from the grand old party of India.

Indian National Congress' Anumula Revanth Reddy on Thursday (Dec 7) took oath as Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Telangana marking the first time the youngest state has got a chief minister from the grand old party of India. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath of office at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad, the state capital. Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu took oath as the Deputy CM of the state. The state of Telangana was carved out from Andhra Pradesh in the year 2014. Andhra Pradesh still is a state, but its area has reduced greatly. Telangana Governor Soundarajan also administered oath to Gaddam Prasad Kumar who will take charge as Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Other than Reddy himself, 11 members of his cabinet took the oath (including Kumar and Mallu). Among them was former Telangana Congress chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy who had previously opposed Revanth Reddy's choice for the chief ministerial post. Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was present for the swearing-in ceremony. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were present as well. Also Read | Home Minister Amit Shah blames Congress’ vote-bank politics for exodus of Kashmiri Pandits Among other leaders from the party, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar were also present. Eight other leaders who took oath are Ponnam Prabhakar, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Jupally Krishna Rao, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Sridhar Babu, Damodar Rajanarasimha, Dana Anasuya and Konda Surekha. Also Read | India: 10 BJP MPs, including two Union ministers, resign after winning Assembly elections Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Revanth Reddy through a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Congratulations to Shri Revanth Reddy Garu on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana. I assure all possible support to further the progress of the state and the welfare of its citizens," said the PM tagging Reddy. Congratulations to Shri Revanth Reddy Garu on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana. I assure all possible support to further the progress of the state and the welfare of its citizens. @revanth_anumula — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2023 × Before he took oath for office, Reddy took a victory lap of the stadium with Sonia Gandhi. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Revanth Reddy sworn in as Telangana CM, first Congress leader to lead state

The Congress party announced on Tuesday (Dec 5) that Anumula Revanth Reddy will be the new chief minister of Telangana. The announcement ended speculations after the party won elections in the southern Indian state.&nbsp;

In a post on social media platform X, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the party president Mallikarjun Kharge has "decided to go with Revanth Reddy as the new CLP of the Telangana Legislative Party."&nbsp;

"The Congress will deliver a clean and able government that will provide maximum governance," Venugopal added.&nbsp;

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Reddy will take oath in the swearing-in ceremony of the new government scheduled to take place on December 7.&nbsp;

Venugopal said that the decision was made after a report submitted by AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakare and the party's special observer DK Shivakumar. They had met newly elected MLAs.&nbsp;

<h2>Congress wins Telangana</h2>

The Congress defeated the regional BHRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) party in the southern state of Telangana as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;

Congress won 64 assembly seats in Telangana, ending the nearly 10-year-old rule of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS government.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Congress party announced on Tuesday (Dec 5) that Anumula Revanth Reddy will be the new chief minister of Telangana. The announcement ended speculations after the party won elections in the southern Indian state.

The Congress party announced on Tuesday (Dec 5) that Anumula Revanth Reddy will be the new chief minister of Telangana. The announcement ended speculations after the party won elections in the southern Indian state. In a post on social media platform X, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the party president Mallikarjun Kharge has "decided to go with Revanth Reddy as the new CLP of the Telangana Legislative Party." "The Congress will deliver a clean and able government that will provide maximum governance," Venugopal added. Congress President Shri @kharge has decided to go with Revanth Reddy as the new CLP of the Telangana Legislative Party. The Congress will deliver a clean and able government that will provide maximum governance. : Shri @kcvenugopalmp, General Secretary (Organisation) pic.twitter.com/njFUduUFsb — Congress (@INCIndia) December 5, 2023 × Reddy will take oath in the swearing-in ceremony of the new government scheduled to take place on December 7. Venugopal said that the decision was made after a report submitted by AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakare and the party's special observer DK Shivakumar. They had met newly elected MLAs. Congress wins Telangana The Congress defeated the regional BHRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) party in the southern state of Telangana as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. Congress won 64 assembly seats in Telangana, ending the nearly 10-year-old rule of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS government. (With inputs from agencies)

Revanth Reddy will be new chief minister of Telangana, to take oath on December 7

Telangana Congress Working President Revanth Reddy was detained on Tuesday ahead of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief and the state's caretaker Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao`s election rally in Vikarabad district.

Reddy was detained in order to prevent any untoward incident during Rao`s rally in Kosgi, Kodangal, a report said.&nbsp;

He was shifted to an undisclosed location after he was picked up from his residence earlier in the day, the report added.

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Reddy, who quit the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to join the Congress earlier this year, represented Kodangal in the dissolved Assembly.&nbsp;

His detention came in view of Reddy`s threat to disrupt the TRS chief`s rally. He had called for a shutdown to protest it.

Tension prevailed in Kodangal following the Congress leader's detention.&nbsp;

Congress condemned the act and said Election Commission must take necessary action and ensure the conduct of a free and fair election.&nbsp;

''KCR is losing his sleep with the growing popularity of the Prajakutami. Police arrested our Working President and MLA Revanth Reddy at 3 am as KCR is holding a rally there,'' said a tweet from Telanaga Congress official handle.

Elections to the 119-member Telangana Assembly are scheduled for December 7.

Telangana Congress Working President Revanth Reddy was detained on Tuesday ahead of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief and the state's caretaker Chief Minister K.

Telangana Congress Working President Revanth Reddy was detained on Tuesday ahead of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief and the state's caretaker Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao`s election rally in Vikarabad district. Reddy was detained in order to prevent any untoward incident during Rao`s rally in Kosgi, Kodangal, a report said. He was shifted to an undisclosed location after he was picked up from his residence earlier in the day, the report added. KCR is losing his sleep with the growing popularity of the Prajakutami.Police arrested our Working President & MLA Revanth Reddy at 3am as KCR is holding a rally there. This is highly condemnable. EC must take necessary action & ensure the conduct of a free and fair election. pic.twitter.com/i9utwcEjlw — Telangana Congress (@INCTelangana) December 4, 2018 × Reddy, who quit the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to join the Congress earlier this year, represented Kodangal in the dissolved Assembly. His detention came in view of Reddy`s threat to disrupt the TRS chief`s rally. He had called for a shutdown to protest it. Tension prevailed in Kodangal following the Congress leader's detention. Congress condemned the act and said Election Commission must take necessary action and ensure the conduct of a free and fair election. ''KCR is losing his sleep with the growing popularity of the Prajakutami. Police arrested our Working President and MLA Revanth Reddy at 3 am as KCR is holding a rally there,'' said a tweet from Telanaga Congress official handle. Elections to the 119-member Telangana Assembly are scheduled for December 7.

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