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  • 12/7/2023
Revanth Reddy's eight-year quest to dethrone KCR in Telangana culminated in a historic win for Congress, securing 64 seats against KCR's BRS in the recent elections. This victory positions Revanth as Telangana's probable next CM, marking an incredible comeback from 2015's legal turmoil and political setbacks.

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Transcript
00:00 Anumala Raventhreddy, who vowed to oust KCR from power in 2015, has finally achieved his
00:11 goal after 8 long years.
00:13 In the recent Telangana elections, Raventhreddy led the Congress party to defeat KCR's BRS
00:18 by winning 64 seats.
00:20 Meanwhile, BRS was reduced to 39 seats in the 119-seat assembly.
00:25 This marked the first breakthrough for the Congress in Telangana and now adds a big reward
00:29 for Mr Raventhreddy.
00:31 Mr Reddy is now set to take oath as Telangana's next CM today.
00:35 The Congress leader not only removed K Chandrasekhar Rao as Telangana's CM but now is also poised
00:40 as a potential succeeder.
00:42 The ceremony is set to take place today afternoon but honestly what a rise it has been for Raventhreddy.
00:48 His political career was looking finished in 2015 but this comeback has left everyone
00:52 stunned.
00:53 Raventhreddy faced legal troubles in 2015 when he, a Telugu Desam party legislator,
00:58 was arrested for allegedly bribing a nominated MLA during MLC elections, sparking the "Note
01:04 for Vote" scandal.
01:05 At that time, he had accused KCR for targeting him on exposing misgovernance and land deals.
01:11 Transitioning to the Congress, Raventh conducted a whirlwind tour, addressing 85 public meetings
01:16 and urging voters to oust KCR and his son from politics.
01:20 Born in a farmer's family, Raventh's political journey saw stints with various parties, including
01:24 his successful tenure as an independent, now known for his free speeches, he joined the
01:29 Congress in 2017, facing KCR's opposition in elections.
01:34 Despite accusations of selling tickets, he rallied with Congress workers, securing a
01:38 victory and now earning praise for his dedication.
01:42 Despite his history of being a former ABVP worker, party insiders mentioned that Gandhi
01:46 is support for Raventh during the election, emphasising his commitment and the emotional
01:50 connection he established among voters.
01:53 Despite controversies, supporters hope for a better governance era under Raventh's leadership,
01:58 expecting him to prioritise democracy and value institutions.
02:08 (upbeat music)

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