Telangana CM Revanth targets BJP, BRS over criticism of Bharat Summit
Hyderabad, Nov 13 (TNT) : Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and BRS, accusing them of spreading misinformation and obstructing the state’s efforts to attract global investments through the Bharat Summit.
Addressing a press conference here, he questioned the BJP’s criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation in the two-day summit and alleged that the saffron party was apprehensive about his growing political influence.
Taking exception to the Centre’s refusal to grant permission to some foreign delegates invited to address the summit, Revanth Reddy questioned why they were denied an opportunity to participate in discussions on international issues.
He said the summit was intended to provide a platform for dialogue on global challenges and strengthen Telangana’s international partnerships.
Accusing Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, BJP state president N Ramachander Rao and BRS leader K T Rama Rao (KTR) of misleading people about the summit, he questioned their criticism of the state government’s initiatives.
He pointed out that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had attended the curtain-raiser programme for the Invest Telangana Global Summit in Delhi and asked why other BJP leaders were opposing the state’s investment promotion efforts.
Comparing the BJP’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in international gatherings, the Chief Minister said the BJP should explain why it objected to the Congress leader taking part in global discussions.
Criticism of the BJP should not be equated with opposition to the country, he said, adding that the Congress was the soul of India.
Revanth Reddy said Rahul Gandhi would address the concluding session of the Bharat Summit on Saturday and subsequently inaugurate the Gig Workers Act.
He accused the Centre of failing to adequately protect gig workers and said the Telangana government had taken the initiative to provide them legal protection.
The Chief Minister also targeted the two Union Ministers from Telangana for not attending the all-party meeting on El Nino-related issues.
He accused the BJP and BRS of opposing key development projects undertaken by the state government, including the Musi River rejuvenation project, Metro Rail expansion, Regional Ring Road and Tummidihatti project.
On the investment front, he said nearly 1,000 delegates from around 70 countries were participating in the Bharat Summit began today, which was aimed at projecting Telangana as a global investment destination.
Every delegate attending the event would be treated as an ambassador of the state, he said.
Referring to the Invest Telangana Global Summit scheduled from December 7 to 9 at Bharat Future City, he said the government was targeting a USD one trillion economy by 2034 and a USD three trillion economy by 2047.
Revanth Reddy said democratic dialogue and respect for differing opinions were essential for addressing global challenges and promoting peace.
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