Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy Takes Oath, Thanks Sonia Gandhi for Creation of Telangana| Oneindia News

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Revanth Reddy, Telangana's new Chief Minister, arrived for his swearing-in alongside Sonia Gandhi, emphasizing her pivotal role in the state's formation. This public support bolsters Reddy's standing within the party and aims to boost his popularity among Sonia Gandhi's followers.    #SoniaGandhi #RahulGandhi #Telangana #RevanthReddy #Telangana #Gandhimaa  #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.178~ED.155~GR.123~

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00:00 Congress's ambition in Telangana has finally come true.

00:10 After eight long years, their government has been finally formed in the state of Telangana.

00:15 At 1pm today, Congress leader Ravindra Reddy took oath as the Telangana CM.

00:19 Ravindra Reddy, the newly elected Chief Minister, made a grand entrance for his swearing-in

00:24 ceremony at Hyderabad's Elvi Stadium.

00:27 His arrival in an open-top vehicle alongside Sonia Gandhi conveyed a very powerful message.

00:33 Known as Sonia Amma in Telangana, Gandhi is respected for her role in state's formation

00:37 during the Congress-led UPS tenure in 2014.

00:40 Standing beside Reddy symbolised her backing for his rise within the path.

00:44 Despite facing stiff competition from experienced Congress leaders like Uttam Kumar Reddy and

00:48 Mallu Bhatti Vikramarkar, Reddy's selection for Chief Minister was supported by the Gandhi

00:53 family, calming potential dissent by appointing his rivals to significant roles.

00:58 This public display was intended to enhance Reddy's popularity among Sonia Gandhi's followers

01:03 in the state, leveraging her significant influence.

01:07 The Congress party has consistently emphasised Mrs Gandhi's role advocating for a recognition

01:11 in school curriculum similar to acknowledgement given to KCR's contribution.

01:15 Mrs Gandhi herself appealed for public support, expressing her desire to see a Congress-led

01:19 government in Telangana.

01:21 This aspiration materialised as the Congress secured an impressive 64 seats out of 119,

01:26 effectively ending the rule of Bihar's party that had governed the state since its inception

01:31 in 2014.

01:33 But Rehwan's arrival with Sonia Gandhi is being seen as a gambit by the Congress party

01:36 to keep the voters intact for the 2024 elections.

01:40 For the unaware, the state of Telangana holds 17 Lok Sabha seats and Congress wants at least

01:44 half of them into its benefits.

01:46 And so, such a gambit.

01:48 Almost a decade later, Congress has somehow resumed leadership, marking its second major

01:52 victory in South India.

01:54 This public display of support from Sonia Gandhi has reinforced Rehwan Reddy's position

01:58 within the party and has endeared him further to the people of Telangana.

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