Telangana CM Revanth Reddy attacked the LDF and NDA over the UDF manifesto, challenging them to see his state's governance. He called Kerala CM Vijayan and PM Modi 'Modi Brothers' and compared Vijayan's rule to KCR's 'despotic' one.
Reddy Challenges Rivals to Visit Telangana
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, according to a statement.
Further, CM Reddy said that he would personally demonstrate to Chief Minister Pinrayi Vijayan and his ministers how the guarantees have been implemented in a true spirit if the Kerala CM delegation visits Telangana.
'Dark Era of Vijayan Has Ended'
Releasing the UDF manifesto for the ensuing Kerala Assembly elections in Kochi on Thursday, CM 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' Ruling India and Kerala
CM Reddy also fired potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi too. Referring to PM Modi and CM 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."
Parallels Drawn with KCR's Rule
The Telangana CM noted that CM 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.
Telangana a 'Role Model' for Guarantees
CM Revanth Reddy pointed out that some political forces expressed doubts regarding the feasibility of implementing the UDF's guarantees in Kerala. He then said that his state, Telangana, "stands as a role model and the definitive answer to such criticism."
Talking about fulfilling the guarantees in Telangana, he said, 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.
Kerala Assembly Election Details
Polling for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections will be held on April 9, with the counting of votes on May 4. The tenure of the current assembly is set to conclude on May 23. (ANI)
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