CM Revanth Reddy challenges opposition parties to visit Telangana to witness the implementation of the Six Guarantees
KCR and Vijayan families are unbridled corrupt and despotic rulers
Seeking the central funds are the people’s right and not Modi’s charity
CM Revanth Reddy releases UDF Manifesto
Kochi, April 02: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched a broadside against the opposition parties for criticizing the guarantees announced by the UDF in the election manifesto. The Chief Minister challenged the political rivals to visit Telangana and study the successful implementation of the six guarantees and personally witness the progress along with the Congress government ’s track record in good governance.
Further, the CM said that he would personally demonstrate to CM Pinrayi Vijayan and his ministers how the guarantees have been implemented in a true spirit if the Kerala CM delegation visits Telangana.
Releasing the UDF manifesto for the ensuing Kerala Assembly elections in Kochi on Thursday, CM Revanth Reddy declared that the ‘dark era ‘of CM Vijayan came to an end and ‘ Golden era’ under the United Democratic Front was about to start soon.
“Modi Brothers”: CM draw parallels between Pinarayi and KCR
The Chief Minister fired a salvo at Kerala CM Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Referring to Modi and Vijayan, the Chief Minister remarked that India and Kerala are currently being ruled by the “Modi Brothers.” Indirectly raising the Sabarimala gold controversy, the CM alleged that even God’s own property was lacking protection in the “God’s Own Country.”
CM Revanth Reddy noted that CM Pinarayi Vijayan has been in power in Kerala for the past ten years, much in the same way that KCR ruled Telangana for a decade between 2014 and 2023 end. The Chief minister drew parallels between Vijayan and KCR governments with unbridled corruption , administrative incompetence and despotic rule.
The CM asserted that a transformative change, similar to Telangana witnessing since 2023 is poised to take place in Kerala soon . The CM exuded confidence that Keralam people would oust the Pinarayi Vijayan government from power.
Responding to questions from reporters , the Chief Minister mentioned “Po Mone Vijaya” (Go away, Vijayan) and clarified that Vijayan is a political adversary. He would not talk like Modi and cannot refrain from criticizing the political rivals.
CM Revanth Reddy stressed that eradicating corruption , curbing depletion of state revenue, optimum utilization of funds under the central government schemes and securing funds due to the state are also the top priorities of the UDF in the elections .
The Chief Minister further stated that the UDF would educate people about the funds provided by the Central government which are not merely an act of benevolence on the part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but rather a rightful entitlement of the people. The CM remarked that the UDF is a coalition of workers and that the alliance comprises leaders of integrity.
“Promises will be implemented from the very first cabinet meeting”.
CM Revanth Reddy pointed out that some political forces expressed doubts regarding the feasibility of implementing the UDF’s guarantees in Kerala. The Telangana state stands as a role model and the definitive answer to such criticism. The Chief minister remembered that, immediately upon assuming power in Telangana, the Congress government began successfully implementing the guarantees right from the very first cabinet meeting. The Congress government in the Telangana state waived farm loans amounting to ₹21,000 crore, benefiting 2.5 million farming families. Under the ‘Rythu Bharosa’ scheme, the government was providing financial assistance of ₹12,000 per acre to the farmers, totaling an annual outlay of ₹18,000 crore every year. The People’s government also filled 67,173 government vacancies and also handed over appointment letters to the selected candidates in the public meetings. The CM highlighted that, through the ‘Mahalakshmi’ scheme, free bus travel facilities have been extended to women, and the RTC with 10,000 buses and 50,000 employees has been successfully steered from a state of loss into profitability. The free bus travel facility results in monthly savings of ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 for women. The Telangana government was also providing up to 200 units of free electricity, and sanctioned 4,50,000 ‘Indiramma’ houses, allocating ₹5 lakh for the construction of each home.
Listing the Telangana schemes, CM Revanth Reddy said that gas cylinders for just ₹500 are also currently being implemented. A slew of women empowerment schemes have already been launched by making them as bus owners and entrepreneurs.
Citing the ‘Telangana Rising Vision Document – 2047,’ the Chief minister said that Telangana would achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. Without increasing taxes, the Telangana state was on the development trajectory with a growth rate of 10.8 percent.
KPCC President Sunny Joseph, Kerala CLP Leader V.D. Satheesan, AICC General Secretary Deep Das Munshi, UDF Convener Adoor Prakash, IUML National General Secretary P.K. Kunhalikutty, and others participated in the event. * Indira’s Five Guarantees in Kerala…
” Indira’s 5 Guarantees “
The Indira’s Five Guarantees featured in the manifesto released by the Congress-led UDF alliance for the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections are as follows:
- Free travel for women on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 for female college students.
- An increase in welfare pensions to ₹3,000 per month.
- Health insurance coverage of ₹25 lakhs per family, named after former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
- Interest-free loans of up to ₹5 lakhs for the youth to pursue self-employment. In addition to these five guarantees, the manifesto includes promises regarding five “Dream Projects” related to the maritime and aviation sectors, as well as the establishment of a Tribal University in Wayanad.