Revanth Reddy’s Arrival for Oath With Sonia Gandhi Holds a Powerful Message

Revanth Reddy, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Telangana, made a grand entrance for his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. Riding in an open-top jeep, Reddy waved to a cheering crowd at Hyderabad’s LB Stadium. The significance of his entrance lies in the presence of Sonia Gandhi, former Congress chief, standing by his side. In Telangana, Gandhi is revered as ‘Sonia amma’ and is seen as the driving force behind the creation of the state in 2014. Reddy’s association with Gandhi emphasizes her support for his elevation to the top job. Despite facing competition from Uttam Kumar Reddy and Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Reddy emerged as the clear choice for Chief Minister. To address any discontent among the rivals, one was made Deputy Chief Minister and the other a minister with a high-profile portfolio. Gandhi’s public show of support further strengthens Reddy’s position. Additionally, it enhances Reddy’s popularity among the people of Telangana, many of whom admire Sonia Gandhi. Telangana was formed in 2014, with Gandhi playing a vital role in pushing through the bill that led to its creation. The Congress party has consistently highlighted Gandhi’s contribution to Telangana’s formation, even demanding the inclusion of a chapter on this topic in school syllabuses. With the recent victory in the state elections, the Congress party now has control over Telangana, marking its second state government in South India.