Telangana CM seeks Yadav community’s support for Musi project, Metro expansion

Hyderabad, Nov 4 (TNT) : Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday sought the support of the Yadav community for the state government’s major development projects, including the Musi River rejuvenation, Metro Rail Phase-II expansion and Bharat Future City.

Addressing the Sadar Sammelan in Hyderabad, he said the government was committed to transforming Telangana into one of the fastest-developing states in the country and stressed that cooperation from all communities was essential to achieve the goal.

The Chief Minister said the government had ensured representation for the Yadav community by appointing Anil Kumar Yadav as a Rajya Sabha member, Naveen Yadav as an MLA and Eshwaramma Yadav as a member of the Yadagirigutta Temple Board.

He assured the community that it would receive its due share in representation in the future and said the government would protect its self-respect and interests. Arrangements were also being made for the protection of cows at the goshala in Yadagirigutta, he added.

Highlighting the contribution of the Yadav community to Hyderabad’s development, Revanth Reddy said the historic Golconda Fort was also popularly known as ‘Gollamkonda’ in the past.

He said the government had sanctioned Rs 5 crore for the Sadar festival and accorded it state festival status in recognition of the Yadav community.

The celebrations represented the self-respect of people across Telangana, he added.

The Chief Minister also said Telangana’s caste census had emerged as a model for the country.

Former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya also participated in the event.

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