Revanth Reddy Slams BRS Over Baseless Charges against Congress Govt

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused the BRS party of levelling unfounded charges against the Congress-led state government during a speech at the inauguration of the Telangana Public School (TPS) in Arutla village, Ranga Reddy district. He defended the government’s decision to host football legend Lionel Messi in Hyderabad last year, calling it a historic moment for underprivileged children from SC, ST, and BC communities. Reddy warned that opposition to such initiatives could cost parties their political standing in the next assembly elections. Reddy dismissed corruption allegations by BRS leaders, who claimed Rs 3,000 crore of wrongdoing in a Rs 685 crore tender for social welfare schools, calling the claims baseless. He emphasized the government’s commitment to education, noting that 8.5% of the state budget—approximately Rs 27,000 crore—is allocated to the sector. Despite perceptions that government schools are inferior, he pointed out that top leaders like former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao and former Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy had studied in state-run institutions. The TPS at Arutla, equipped with advanced facilities, serves as a model for the government’s educational reforms aimed at providing quality education and sports to marginalized sections. Reddy also announced plans for Young India Integrated Residential Schools to foster unity across castes and the establishment of Young India Skills University and Young India Sports University. The project reflects the government’s vision to bridge gaps in education and sports infrastructure for underprivileged communities.