Hyderabad, 26 September
Revanth Reddy Says Ready to Sacrifice Life for Gandhi Parivar, Targets Sangh
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, September 25, said the political fight over India’s future was between the “Gandhi Parivar” and “Sangh Parivar”, while calling for support for the Gandhi family and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Revanth Reddy made the remarks in Nilambur, Kerala, after receiving the Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award. The award was presented by Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal.
Revanth Reddy speaks on Gandhi Parivar and Sangh Parivar
Addressing the gathering, Revanth Reddy said that the Gandhi Parivar represented sacrifice for the country. He cited Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, while also referring to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Revanth Reddy alleged that the Sangh Parivar was dividing India on the basis of religion, caste, region and language.
He urged people to support the Gandhi Parivar and said he was ready to sacrifice his life for what he described as the effort to protect India and democracy.
The Chief Minister also alleged that the BJP was working against freedom, secularism and the Constitution. These were political allegations made by Revanth Reddy in his speech.
Revanth backs Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister
Revanth Reddy said that his remaining political ambition was to see Rahul Gandhi become Prime Minister of India.
He also expressed confidence in a Congress-led government at the Centre and said the political momentum he associated with Congress would spread from Kerala to other parts of the country.
Referring to the Special Intensive Revision, Revanth Reddy also repeated his allegation of “vote chori”, claiming that the issue involved the future of young people and the foundations of democracy.
Bandi Sanjay responds to Revanth Reddy
BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised Revanth Reddy’s remarks.
In a post on X, Bandi Sanjay said that Congress puts “family first”, while describing the BJP and Sangh’s position as “nation first”.
He also cited a Sangh prayer and argued that the organisation’s commitment was to the country, unity and security.
Bandi Sanjay’s comments were a political response to Revanth Reddy’s remarks at the Kerala event.
Revanth Reddy receives Aryadan Muhammed Award
Revanth Reddy received the Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award at a function in Nilambur.
The award was instituted by the Aryadan Muhammed Foundation in memory of former Kerala Congress leader and minister Aryadan Muhammed. The foundation had selected Revanth Reddy in recognition of his leadership and welfare initiatives in Telangana, according to reports ahead of the ceremony.
The award carries a ₹1 lakh cash prize, citation and memento. Revanth Reddy was reported to be the first recipient from outside Kerala.
Revanth Reddy praises Aryadan Muhammed
While accepting the award, Revanth Reddy paid tribute to Aryadan Muhammed and described him as an important Congress leader in Kerala.
He noted that Aryadan Muhammed had served as an MLA eight times and held ministerial positions in four Kerala governments.
Revanth Reddy said Aryadan had spent decades in public life and associated his legacy with freedom, democracy, secularism and constitutional values.
Revanth calls Kerala a political bellwether
Revanth Reddy also described Kerala as a “bellwether” state and drew a comparison between the state’s political developments and changes at the Centre.
He said that a Congress victory in Kerala in 2026 would create wider political momentum across the country.
His comments came during the award ceremony in Nilambur, where he also spoke about Rahul Gandhi, Congress and the political contest between the Gandhi and Sangh Parivars.