CM Revanth Reddy pays tribute to poet Andesri on death anniversary
Synopsis
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy on 10 November 2026 paid tearful homage to poet Andesri, composer of the iconic 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana,' on his death anniversary, calling it an eternal song that resonates in the hearts of the people.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy posted a tribute to poet Andesri on his death anniversary on 10 November 2026 .
Andesri composed Jaya Jayahe Telangana , widely regarded as the anthem of the Telangana statehood agitation.
The CM described the composition as 'an immortal song that echoes in people's hearts' and called Andesri a 'soul-companion.' The post carried the hashtag #AndesriVardhanthi , marking the poet's death anniversary.
Telangana leaders regularly honour cultural figures linked to the statehood movement to reinforce regional identity.
A song can outlive the movement that summoned it — and Andesri's Jaya Jayahe Telangana did exactly that. On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy posted a heartfelt tribute to the Telugu poet and lyricist on his death anniversary, calling his immortal composition 'an eternal song that resonates in the hearts of the people.'
Posting in Telugu, the Chief Minister wrote: 'జయ జయహే తెలంగాణమై… జన హృదయాన ధ్వనించే అమర గీతం… అందెశ్రీ. అత్మబంధువుకు… అశృనివాళి.' — translated: 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana… an immortal song that echoes in people's hearts… Andesri. Tearful tribute to a soul-companion.' The hashtag #AndesriVardhanthi (Andesri's death anniversary) accompanied the post.
The voice behind Telangana's battle cry
Andesri — the pen name of a celebrated Telugu poet — composed Jaya Jayahe Telangana, the song that became an unofficial anthem of the decades-long agitation for a separate Telangana state. When protesters filled the streets, the song filled their lungs. Its verses wove together pride in the region's land, language, and identity in a way that political slogans rarely can. The separate state of Telangana was eventually carved out of Andhra Pradesh and came into existence on 2 June 2014 — a moment the song had, in many ways, helped bring closer.
Why Telangana leaders keep the memory alive
Tributes like this one are rarely just ceremonial. Telangana leaders — across parties — have made it a point to publicly honour the cultural architects of the statehood movement, reinforcing a distinct regional identity that the state continues to build upon more than a decade after formation. Poets, lyricists, and musicians who lent their art to the cause occupy a space in Telangana's public memory that is almost civic in nature.
For Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also serves as the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president, marking Andesri's death anniversary is both a personal act of respect and a political affirmation — a signal that the Congress-led government sees itself as a steward of the same movement's legacy.
Andesri's words once carried the dream of statehood forward. Today, they carry the memory of everything that journey cost — and meant.
Point of View
Publicly honouring the poet behind Telangana's anthem signals continuity with the statehood legacy — a space the party competes for vigorously with the BRS. The gesture also illustrates how art and politics remain deeply entangled in Telangana's public life, more than a decade after statehood was achieved.
NationPress
10 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana'?
'Jaya Jayahe Telangana' is a Telugu song written by Andesri that became a rallying anthem during the decades-long agitation for a separate Telangana state, which was realised on 2 June 2014.
Why did CM Revanth Reddy post about Andesri?
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy posted a tribute on the occasion of Andesri's death anniversary, honouring the poet's contribution to Telangana's cultural and political identity.
What does 'Andesri Vardhanthi' mean?
'Vardhanthi' is a Telugu word for death anniversary. 'Andesri Vardhanthi' refers to the annual observance of poet Andesri's passing.
When was Telangana formed as a separate state?
Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and officially became India's 29th state on 2 June 2014.
