Hyderabad, Jan 16 (NationPress) Dismissing the backlash from the opposition BRS regarding his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated on Friday that he is open to meeting anyone for the progress of the State and asserted that he has no personal motives.

The CM noted that he meets with the Prime Minister every three months and Central Ministers every ten days to secure necessary permissions and funds from Delhi.

He emphasized that there is no political agenda involved in these meetings. “I will not hesitate to engage with anyone for the welfare of the populace and the advancement of the region. I am not seeking personal favors. I am free of any personal agendas,” he stated.

While addressing a public gathering in Nirmal after initiating two irrigation projects in the Nirmal and Adilabad districts, he remarked, “Some individuals criticize my frequent meetings with Modi. Who approves funds and projects for our State? Isn’t it the Prime Minister?”

Revanth Reddy accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of neglecting to communicate the State's needs to the Centre during its decade-long governance, resulting in significant losses for Telangana.

“I am willing to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah, or anyone else for the State’s development and financial assistance. Political rivalry should only surface during elections; post-elections, our focus should be on development,” he asserted.

The CM called upon BJP leaders from the State to approach PM Modi and advocate for projects and funds for Telangana.

He pointed out that due to the negligence of the previous leaders during their decade-long rule, Telangana faced dire consequences, accumulating a debt of Rs. 8.11 lakh crore that has become a burden on its citizens.

He urged the public to support the Congress party in the upcoming municipal elections and to elect leaders who genuinely engage with the community.

Stating that the Congress party achieved the top position in the recent sarpanch elections with 66% votes, he expressed confidence that the party would remain in power until 2034.

Revanth Reddy criticized BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) for labeling the government as ‘real estate brokers’. “With 40 years in politics, doesn’t KCR have more constructive words to share? If development is occurring, he should support it instead of denigrating the government,” he remarked.

He added that although a university was approved for the Adilabad district, its establishment was delayed due to disputes over its location. He requested cooperation for establishing the university at Basara IIT.

The CM stated that his government plans to not only build an airport in Adilabad but also to create a substantial industrial park, calling for the acquisition of 10,000 acres for industrial development in the region.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Sadarmat Barrage at Ponkal village in Mamda Mandal, Nirmal district, and released water for the Yasangi (Rabi) crop.

He also inaugurated the Chanaka–Korata Barrage Pump House at Hatighat in Bhoraj Mandal, Adilabad district, releasing water into the main canal of the Lower Penganga Project while performing ‘harathi’.