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Revanth Reddy Urges Congress to Make Rahul Gandhi PM

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asked Congress members to work toward making Rahul Gandhi India’s prime minister in 2029.

He said this would honor a wish once expressed by former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.

Revanth Reddy said the country needs strong leadership.

He asked Congress members to stay united under Mallikarjun Kharge.

He also spoke about YSR’s work on irrigation projects.

Some of those projects later stopped or slowed down.

Revanth Reddy said his government would complete them.

He also praised YSR’s decision to provide free electricity to farmers.

Key facts

2029 election goal: Revanth Reddy called on Congress workers to work toward Rahul Gandhi becoming prime minister after the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
YSR connection: Revanth Reddy said Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy had expressed this aspiration after taking oath for a second term in 2009.
Party leadership: He urged Congress members to unite under AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Award recipient: The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation received the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Awards-2026.
Irrigation projects: Projects mentioned included Pranahita-Chevella, the Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme and the SLBC tunnel project.
Farm support: Revanth Reddy recalled YSR’s decision to provide free electricity to farmers.

deccanchronicle.com · 2 hrs ago