Revanth Reddy claims Congress will rule Telangana for a decade

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made a bold proclamation on Tuesday, declaring that the Congress party will remain in power in the state for at least the next ten years. He even claimed he will remain at the helm as Chief Minister throughout the period.

He spoke at Gandhi Bhavan meeting the new jumbo congress party machinery.

Reddy highlighted his government’s achievements so far, including a Rs 18,000 crore farm loan waiver, the recruitment of 55,000 government employees, and flagship welfare programs such as Mahalakshmi (free bus travel for women) and Gruha Jyothi (free electricity up to 200 units).

Rumblings within the Congress

Despite the confident outlook, party insiders suggest that all is not well behind the scenes. There are growing whispers that the Congress high command is quietly assessing Reddy’s performance and considering potential alternatives for state leadership.

Concerns reportedly stem from his handling of contentious issues. Internal party factionalism and dissatisfaction among a section of MLAs have added to the unease.

Opposition parties have seized on Reddy’s ten-year claim to launch sharp critiques. BRS leader Sravan Dasoju labeled the remark “daydreaming,” citing the state’s financial stress.

BJP leaders echoed this criticism, questioning Reddy’s governance and pointing to what they describe as a growing disconnect between promises and delivery. They also raised concerns about stagnation in job creation outside of government recruitment and a lack of new industrial investments.

Political reality

While Revanth Reddy continues to enjoy support from sections of the public, critics argue that symbolic gestures alone may not sustain his political momentum.

As Telangana prepares for future electoral challenges, Reddy’s ambitious claim has laid down a marker—but the question remains whether his leadership can withstand both external attacks and internal scrutiny.