Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Telangana CM Reddy Slams BJP Over Broken Promises

Telangana Chief Minister K. Revanth Reddy has termed the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections a battle between “gaddars” (traitors) and “honest people.” Reddy, who was campaigning in Mumbai for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to fulfill his 2014 promise of creating 2 crore jobs annually. Instead, Reddy accused Modi of giving “employment” to figures like Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, whose loyalty, according to Reddy, lies with the BJP, not the people.

At a public meeting in Sion-Koliwada, Reddy highlighted the contrasting governance in Telangana, where the state Congress government created 50,000 jobs in just 10 months, challenging the BJP-led government to match these achievements. He further took aim at Shinde for the Maharashtra government’s pre-election welfare schemes, questioning how the state would fund these promises. In contrast, Reddy boasted that his government in Telangana had waived off ₹17,869 crore in farm loans, benefiting over 2 million farmers.

Reddy’s remarks were part of his broader campaign strategy to strengthen MVA’s position in Mumbai, particularly among the significant Telugu-speaking community. He visited the Tirupati Balaji Temple and participated in a roadshow supporting Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Aaditya Thackeray. Reddy’s message was clear: support Congress candidate Ganesh Yadav, and the voters will have the combined leadership of both Yadav and Reddy working for them.

Additionally, Reddy visited Dharavi, where Congress candidate Jyoti Gaikwad is contesting, continuing his outreach to the local community and further solidifying MVA’s foothold in the region. His efforts have helped rally local support, reinforcing his call for transparency, job creation, and welfare-driven governance.

This narrative of “traitors” versus “honest governance” is expected to resonate with voters as the election date draws near, framing the contest as a choice for a prosperous and accountable future in Maharashtra.