KCR said the dream of Telangana state was realised since the agitation for statehood was organised in a Gandhian way.
Published Sep 02, 2023 | 11:51 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 02, 2023 | 11:51 AM
Telangana Chief Minister KCR speaking at the valedictory function of 75 Years of Independence. (TelanganaCMO/ X)
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly known as KCR said Mahatma Gandhi influenced his government’s emphasis on farmers, rural development, and people’s welfare.
Speaking at the valedictory function of 75 Years of Independence in Hyderabad on Friday, 1 September, he said his government was making efforts to improve the living standards of the rural populace, taking inspiration from Gandhiji’s message that the soul of India lives in its villages.
The government is giving priority to the development of villages, towns, and cities, and various sectors, from agriculture to IT, the welfare of tribespeople, Dalits, minorities, and the poor among other castes, the chief minister noted.
The government is moving ahead with an integrated, inclusive, and comprehensive development model.
“That’s why the Telangana model stood as a compass to the country,” KCR said.
The ideals of the freedom movement can be realised by continuing this development model and by equitably distributing the fruits of progress to all, he added.
The chief minister highlighted the state government’s schemes such as the supply of tapped drinking water (under “Mission Bhagiratha”), “Rythu Bandhu” investment support scheme for farmers and others.
స్వతంత్ర భారత వజ్రోత్సవాల ముగింపు వేడుక కార్యక్రమం కన్నుల పండువగా జరిగింది. అత్యంత శోభాయమానంగా ప్రదర్శించిన సాంస్కృతిక కార్యక్రమాలు దేశ ఔన్నత్యాన్ని చాటుతూ తెలంగాణ ప్రగతికి అద్దం పట్టాయి. హెచ్ఐసీసీ వేదికగా నిర్వహించిన ఈ వేడుకకు సీఎం శ్రీ కేసీఆర్ ముఖ్య అతిథిగా హాజరయ్యారు. pic.twitter.com/NZnI3wlH6s
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Referring to the Telangana statehood agitation, KCR said the dream of Telangana state was realised as the protests were organised in a Gandhian way.
Recalling that he had announced at the time of the formation of TRS (now BRS) that the struggle would be non-violent and as per the Constitution, he said some did not agree with him initially but later acknowledged that the path chosen by him was correct.
Like those who appreciated the British rule in the country at the time of the freedom movement, there were some who had “shamelessly” favoured continuing with the united Andhra Pradesh during the statehood agitation, he said.
“Strangely, they are now trying to teach us lessons on Telangana agitation,” he said.
KCR expressed happiness over the acclaimed film Gandhi (1982) being screened for about 30 lakh students, during the celebration of 75 years of Independence, as per an initiative of the state government.
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