Janmashtami 2024: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Governor Shukla extend greetings
Synopsis
From the Governor's House to the opposition benches, Telangana's political class united on Janmashtami to invoke Lord Krishna's teachings — but TRS leader K. Kavitha added a sharp political edge, pledging to end what she called 'demonic rule' in the state, turning a festival greeting into a campaign signal.
Key Takeaways
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla extended Janmashtami greetings to the people of Telangana on Friday .
The Governor called on citizens to follow the path of dharma and selfless service as taught by Lord Sri Krishna .
TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud shared his wishes in a post on X , citing Krishna's moral values as ideals for the world.
Harish Rao described Janmashtami as the birth celebration of the 'sacred world teacher and divine incarnation.' TRS leader K.
Kavitha used the occasion to pledge her party's 'Panchajanya Sankalpam' for a socially just Telangana.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday extended warm greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, with leaders across party lines invoking the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Krishna's message of dharma and righteousness.
Governor's Message
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of the state. 'Lord Sri Krishna's timeless teachings inspire us to perform our duties with honesty, sincerity and devotion, without attachment to the fruits of our actions,' he said.
The Governor further urged citizens to follow the path of dharma and selfless service. 'May this sacred occasion bring peace, progress, prosperity, brotherhood, amity and harmony to Telangana,' he added.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's Appeal
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita serve as a guiding force for human life, and that understanding and practising Lord Krishna's philosophy can lead to success in every endeavour. He prayed that Sri Krishna's grace and blessings would always be upon the people of Telangana.
Greetings from Across Party Lines
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud said that the truth, righteousness, justice, and moral values taught by Sri Krishna 'serve as ideals for the world and are worthy of being put into practice.' He extended his best wishes in a post on X.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader T. Harish Rao noted that Janmashtami marks the birth celebration of Sri Krishna, describing him as the 'sacred world teacher and divine incarnation who protects all the worlds' and who 'establishes righteousness while ending unrighteousness and injustice.'
Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) leader K. Kavitha also greeted people on the occasion, saying that 'Jagadguru Sri Krishna showed humanity the path of life through the wisdom of the Gita.' She prayed that Sri Krishna's divine blessings fill every individual's life with joy, peace, and prosperity.
TRS's Political Pledge
Kavitha invoked the symbolism of the Panchajanya conch, which Sri Krishna reportedly accepted as guru dakshina and sounded to end adharma. She stated that with the same inspiration, TRS would end what she called the 'demonic rule' in Telangana and pledged to realise the party's 'Panchajanya Sankalpam' — a vision for a socially just Telangana.
The cross-party outpouring of Janmashtami greetings underscores the festival's deep cultural resonance in Telangana, with leaders from the ruling Congress, the BRS, and the TRS all drawing on Lord Krishna's legacy to connect with voters and citizens alike.
Point of View
But Kavitha's invocation of the Panchajanya conch as a metaphor for political battle stands out — it signals that TRS is not stepping back from its combative posture against the ruling Congress in Telangana. The festival message doubled as a campaign statement, a reminder that in Indian politics, no occasion is purely ceremonial. The cross-party participation also reflects how deeply Lord Krishna's legacy resonates in Telangana's cultural fabric, giving every leader a ready platform to signal virtue and values to their base.
NationPress
4 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who greeted people on Janmashtami in Telangana?
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla led the greetings, joined by leaders from the TPCC, BRS, and TRS. All invoked the teachings of Lord Sri Krishna and the Bhagavad Gita in their messages.
What did Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla say on Janmashtami?
Governor Shukla urged the people of Telangana to perform their duties with honesty, sincerity, and devotion — values he attributed to Lord Krishna's teachings. He also prayed for peace, progress, prosperity, and harmony in the state.
What was K. Kavitha's Janmashtami message about?
TRS leader K. Kavitha used the occasion to invoke the Panchajanya conch — which Sri Krishna sounded to end adharma — as inspiration for her party's pledge to end what she described as 'demonic rule' in Telangana, framing the greeting as a political commitment called 'Panchajanya Sankalpam.'
What is the significance of Janmashtami?
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, a central figure in Hinduism revered as a divine incarnation and the teacher of the Bhagavad Gita. The festival is widely celebrated across India with prayers, cultural events, and community gatherings.
Which party leaders from Telangana shared Janmashtami wishes on X?
TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud shared his Janmashtami greetings in a post on X, citing Krishna's teachings on truth, righteousness, and justice as ideals for the world.
