Telangana Council Chief Urges Cabinet Reshuffle, Backs Revanth Reddy for Congress Return
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy has called for a Cabinet reshuffle to inject fresh energy into the Congress government and urged party leaders not to obstruct Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, saying he should be allowed to function freely. Speaking informally in the Council on Friday, Reddy said the Chief Minister is "young and dynamic" and that unnecessary obstacles from within the party should be removed. He also pressed for stronger internal discipline, warning that failure to act against leaders who cross the party line could prove detrimental to the Congress. On policy, Reddy asked the government to scrap Section 22-A land restrictions — a leftover from the previous BRS regime — and to raise the existing ₹2,000 pension while continuing Rythu Bharosa benefits for eligible farmers. He claimed there was no widespread dissatisfaction with the government's welfare schemes but stressed the need for better publicity so citizens understand what they are entitl
Why it matters
The remarks signal intra-party pressure points within Telangana's Congress just months ahead of local political cycles, with a senior state figure publicly tying Cabinet revamp, discipline, and operational freedom for the CM to the party's chances of returning to power. If acted on, pension hikes and scrapping Section 22-A would directly affect landholders and pensioners across the state.
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