Revanth Reddy likens KCR to Trump at Delhi meet
Telangana: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday compared former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao to former US president Donald Trump, saying both followed a whimsical style of governance.
Speaking at the 12th annual conference of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Reddy said: “A ruler who runs governance as per personal whims is no different from Trump. If an idea comes at night and an order is issued the next morning, it cannot sustain. Telangana once had a Trump, but people rejected him.”
Telangana invites global investment
The chief minister invited global institutions and companies to invest in Telangana, assuring complete support and infrastructure. He said organisations that refused to expand in the United States should consider Telangana. “I will speak to Harvard and Stanford institutions. We will provide all infrastructure and ensure safety for your investments,” he said.
Reddy stressed political will was essential for governance and future-oriented planning. He said Telangana, though India’s youngest state, has a rich history. “We have released Telangana Vision Document 2047 to guide all-round development. We divided the state into core urban, semi-urban and rural zones for balanced growth,” he added.
Hyderabad growth and infrastructure push
Reddy said Hyderabad’s metro rail will be expanded from 70 km to 150 km by 2027, raising daily ridership from 5 lakh to 15 lakh. The government is also redeveloping the Musi river on the lines of Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati riverfront. Elevated corridors, regional ring road, and the Bharat Future City are also part of long-term plans.
The chief minister said Hyderabad will see a majority of vehicles turn electric by 2027, with incentives already announced for electric vehicles. He added that a greenfield expressway and parallel railway line are being sought from the Centre to link Bharat Future City with Machilipatnam port.
Focus on youth, sports and skills
Reddy announced plans to build a Young India Skill University to enhance employability and a Young India Sports University to groom athletes for the Olympics. “South Korea, a small country, wins many medals. We too aim for Olympic medals,” he said.
On agriculture, he said Telangana is promoting organic farming and continues to lead in bulk drug production, contributing 40% of the country’s output. Hyderabad remains at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing, he noted.
Reddy also highlighted Telangana’s success in combating drugs, saying: “Telangana is ranked number one in drug control.”
