CM Revanth Reddy invited to Hyderabad Sadar Utsav on Nov 4
Synopsis
The Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan Utsav Committee delegation, led by former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav, met CM Revanth Reddy at Jubilee Hills to invite him to the Sadar Utsav on November 4 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad, and thanked him for declaring the festival a state event.
Key Takeaways
Sadar Utsav is scheduled for November 4 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad .
Revanth Reddy was formally invited at his Jubilee Hills residence on October 28 .
The Telangana government has declared Sadar Utsav a state festival , a move the committee publicly acknowledged with gratitude.
The delegation included former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav , RS member Anil Kumar Yadav , MLA Naveen Yadav , temple trust board member Eshwaramma Yadav , and Medchal DCC president Vajresh Yadav .
Sadar is a traditional harvest festival of the Yadav community that has grown into a major urban celebration in Hyderabad.
A community delegation walked into Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's residence in Jubilee Hills on Wednesday, October 28, and extended a formal invitation — the Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan Utsav Committee wants Telangana's top elected leader at the grand Sadar Utsav celebrations on November 4 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad.
The delegation thanked the Chief Minister for declaring Sadar Utsav a state festival of Telangana — a recognition the community had long sought. The moment marked both a cultural milestone and a visible act of political outreach ahead of one of Hyderabad's most eagerly awaited autumn celebrations.
Who came to Jubilee Hills — and why it matters
The visiting team carried genuine political and community weight. Anjan Kumar Yadav, former Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan Utsav Committee, led the group. Alongside him were Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, Jubilee Hills MLA Naveen Yadav, Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam Trust Board member Eshwaramma Yadav, and Medchal DCC president Vajresh Yadav, among other representatives.
The breadth of the delegation — spanning a former MP, a sitting Rajya Sabha member, a state legislator, a temple trust representative, and a district party chief — signals how seriously the Yadav community is mobilising around this event. It also underscores the social and electoral significance of the occasion for the Congress-led Telangana government.
Sadar Utsav: from community festival to state celebration
Sadar is a traditional harvest and pastoral festival celebrated primarily by the Yadav (Golla-Kuruma) community, historically marking the return of cattle from forest grazing after the monsoon season. In Hyderabad, it has evolved into a large urban celebration with processions, folk performances, and community feasts.
The Telangana government's decision to elevate it to a state festival reflects a broader pattern — the Revanth Reddy administration, which came to power in December 2023, has continued extending formal state recognition to community and religious festivals as a way of broadening cultural participation across social groups. For the Yadav community — a significant vote bank across Telangana — a seat at the state's ceremonial table carries both symbolic and practical meaning.
The NTR Stadium in Hyderabad, a major venue for public events and large gatherings, will host this year's celebrations on November 4. With a sitting Chief Minister invited as the guest of honour, the event is set to draw significant public attention.
If the state's top leadership shows up in full force on November 4, Sadar Utsav will have completed its journey from pastoral ritual to prime-time politics — and that transformation says as much about modern Telangana as it does about the festival itself.
Point of View
A Rajya Sabha member, a sitting MLA, and a temple trust representative — is a textbook example of community-government relationship management ahead of a symbolically important event. Declaring Sadar a state festival is a low-cost, high-visibility move that consolidates support among the Yadav community, one of Telangana's electorally significant social groups. The Congress government's engagement with multiple community organisations since December 2023 reflects a deliberate strategy of cultural outreach to maintain coalition breadth. Whether this translates into durable electoral loyalty will depend on how the administration delivers on substantive policy asks beyond ceremonial gestures.
NationPress
28 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadar Utsav and when is it celebrated in Hyderabad in 2026?
Sadar Utsav is a traditional harvest and pastoral festival celebrated by the Yadav community, marking the return of cattle from monsoon grazing. In 2026, Hyderabad's main celebrations are scheduled for November 4 at NTR Stadium .
Has Telangana declared Sadar Utsav a state festival?
Yes. The Telangana government, under CM Revanth Reddy, declared Sadar Utsav a state festival. Delegation members thanked the Chief Minister for this recognition during their October 28 meeting at his Jubilee Hills residence.
Who invited CM Revanth Reddy to Sadar Utsav 2026?
The Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan Utsav Committee extended the invitation. The delegation was led by former MP and committee chairman Anjan Kumar Yadav and included Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav and MLA Naveen Yadav.
Where is the Sadar Utsav 2026 being held in Hyderabad?
The Sadar Utsav is being held at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad on November 4, 2026 .
What community celebrates Sadar festival in Telangana?
Sadar is primarily celebrated by the Yadav (Golla-Kuruma) community , one of the significant social groups in Telangana and Hyderabad, though it has grown into a broader urban celebration over the years.
