CM Revanth Reddy Joins Dussehra Celebrations in Nagarkurnool
Synopsis
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy joined Dussehra celebrations at Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool District on 20 October 2026, with the Chief Minister's Office live-streaming the event — a visible piece of the Congress government's district-level public outreach.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy attended Dussehra celebrations at Kondareddipalle, Nagarkurnool District on 20 October 2026 .
The Chief Minister's Office of Telangana live-streamed the event on X, broadening its reach beyond those present.
Nagarkurnool is a rural, predominantly agricultural district in southern Telangana.
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil through processions and community gatherings observed across India every October.
Revanth Reddy has led Telangana's Congress government since December 2023 , and district festival appearances are a regular feature of his public calendar.
Colour, ceremony, and a chief minister in the crowd — Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy joined thousands of residents for Dussehra celebrations at Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool District on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with the Chief Minister's Office live-streaming the event on X.
Dussehra reaches a rural Telangana heartland
Nagarkurnool, a predominantly agricultural district in southern Telangana, is not a typical stop on a chief minister's calendar. The choice of Kondareddipalle for the public Dussehra programme signals deliberate outreach beyond Hyderabad's political orbit. The festival, observed annually across India, marks the triumph of good over evil through processions, community gatherings, and the ritual burning of effigies — a moment that draws people from surrounding villages into shared public space.A Congress CM in the districts during festival season
Revanth Reddy, who has led Telangana's Congress government since December 2023, has made district-level visibility a consistent feature of his public calendar. Indian state chief ministers routinely use festival appearances to reinforce rural connections away from the capital, and the Dussehra season — coinciding with the post-kharif harvest period — carries particular resonance in agrarian districts like Nagarkurnool. The live broadcast of the event extended the reach of the celebration well beyond those physically present. For the families of Kondareddipalle and the wider Nagarkurnool district, Tuesday's gathering was, above all, a festival. That the state's top elected official stood among them only added to the occasion.Point of View
High-visibility access to voters outside the capital. For a Congress government now nearly three years into its term, maintaining warmth in agrarian districts remains a political priority. The live-stream choice is also notable — it converts a local gathering into a statewide broadcast moment. Whether these visits translate into durable rural support will depend far more on policy delivery than pageantry.
NationPress
20 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did CM Revanth Reddy attend Dussehra in 2026?
CM A. Revanth Reddy attended Dussehra celebrations at Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool District, Telangana, on 20 October 2026.
Which party leads the Telangana government in 2026?
Telangana is governed by the Congress party, with A. Revanth Reddy serving as Chief Minister since December 2023.
What is Dussehra and when is it celebrated?
Dussehra is an annual Hindu festival observed in October, marking the victory of good over evil through processions, community gatherings, and effigy-burning rituals across India.
Where is Nagarkurnool District located?
Nagarkurnool is a rural, predominantly agricultural district in southern Telangana, formed as part of administrative reorganisations following Telangana's statehood in 2014.
Did the Telangana CMO live-stream the Dussehra event?
Yes, the Chief Minister's Office of Telangana live-streamed CM Revanth Reddy's participation in the Dussehra celebrations at Kondareddipalle on its official X account.
