Thursday, 13 March 2025: A wrap of news and developments in Telangana- from CM Revanth Reddy making objectionable remarks about former CM KCR, and the state government issuing a GO on Thursday, 13 March, constituting the FCDA.
Published Mar 13, 2025 | 1:29 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 13, 2025 | 8:25 PM
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Synopsis: In Thursday’s wrap of Telangana news— CM Revanth Reddy made controversial remarks about former CM KCR, mocking his stature, prompting strong condemnation from BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and K Kavitha. Meanwhile, Revanth Reddy announced the formation of the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) to develop economic, industrial, and urban infrastructure in the Rangareddy district, including proximity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy often seems to forget the stature of his position when targeting former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and his family, regardless of context and time.
On Wednesday, March 12, during a function where he distributed appointment letters to the unemployed youth, Revanth Reddy suddenly launched a scathing attack on KCR. His remarks were particularly in response to the BRS’s criticism that he does not measure up to KCR in stature. He stated, “You thought you had the stature, but the people sent you to the stretcher. If you continue like this, they might send you to the mortuary.”
Taking strong exception to these comments, the BRS retaliated. Party working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) wrote on X: “This mad dog has crossed every single limit of decency. I urge his family members to take him to a mental health facility at the earliest, or else, in his frustrated state, he might start biting everyone around. Get well soon, Cheap Minister.”
This mad dog has crossed every single limit of decency
I request his family members to take him to some mental health facility at the earliest or else in his frustrated state, he might start biting everyone around
Get well soon #CheapMinister https://t.co/pL24i5dWxd
— KTR (@KTRBRS) March 12, 2025
BRS MLC K Kavitha also condemned Revanth Reddy’s remarks, in a message on n X: “His comments on KCR are highly objectionable. He has proved that he lacks humanity. He must change his attitude, as the people of Telangana are watching him closely. If he does not, he would get punishment twice as severe.”
ఉద్యమ నేత, ప్రజా నాయకుడు గౌరవనీయులు కేసీఆర్ గారిని ఉద్దేశించి ముఖ్యమంత్రి రేవంత్ రెడ్డి గారు మాట్లాడిన మాటలు తీవ్ర అక్షేపనీయం.
ముఖ్యమంత్రి రేవంత్ రెడ్డి గారి వ్యాఖ్యలను తీవ్రంగా ఖండిస్తున్నాను. మానవత్వం లేని ముఖ్యమంత్రి తన వైఖరిని మార్చుకోవాలి.
ఇటువంటి దుశ్చర్యను తెలంగాణ సమాజం… pic.twitter.com/Cgff4lXbQZ
— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) March 12, 2025
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took a major step towards his “Future City” vision with the formation of the Future City Development Authority (FCDA).
The state government issued a GO on Thursday, 13 March, constituting the FCDA under Section 3A of the Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975. The chief minister will chair the authority, with the Municipal Administration Minister as vice-chairman.
Covering 765.28 sq km across 56 villages in seven mandals of Rangareddy district, the FCDA aims to develop economic and industrial clusters, improve urban amenities, and boost connectivity with radial roads and metro expansion.
With its strategic proximity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the Future City project will also include education hubs like Young India Skill University.
Key members of the FCDA include the Chief Secretary, Special Chief Secretaries of Finance and IT, Principal Secretaries of Municipal Administration and Forests, HMDA Commissioner, TSIIC MD, and the Rangareddy District Collector.
An elderly man was beaten to death by a group of youngsters over a minor dispute at Baba Nagar in Kanchanbagh late Wednesday night. The incident was caught on CCTV.
Police identified the victim as Zakir Khan (62), a grocery store owner in ‘C Block’ Baba Nagar. The altercation began when he asked the pan shop customers, who had occupied space in front of his store by sitting on chairs, to remove them.
This led to a heated argument, and a group of youngsters attacked Zakir, punching him in the face and chest before pushing him down. Having undergone open-heart surgery in 2016, Zakir collapsed and died on the spot due to the assault. His two sons were also attacked, according to Kanchanbagh police.
Authorities have launched an investigation and are working to track down the suspects.
On Thursday, 13 March, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for support in promoting the state’s “Telangana Rising” initiative, aimed at elevating Telangana as a top state over the next 25 years.
During his meeting in Delhi, Revanth Reddy briefed Jaishankar on upcoming international events in Hyderabad, including Miss World, the Global Deep Tech Summit, Bharat Summit, Animation Gaming, VFX, and India Joy, highlighting Telangana as a hub for the entertainment industry.
Revanth Reddy urged the Minister to promote the initiative at India’s international programs and requested logistical support for the success of these major events. Jaishankar assured full cooperation in facilitating the organisation of these events in Hyderabad.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, Nagarkurnool MP Dr. Mallu Ravi, Bhuvanagiri MP Ch. Kiran Kumar Reddy, and Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav.
