PNS|Hyderabad
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has struck a conciliatory yet firm note while addressing government employees amid growing signs of discontent.
Speaking at the Police Awards 2025 event on Monday, Revanth stressed the financial challenges facing Telangana and appealed to employee unions to act with responsibility and not to fall prey to political conspiracies.
The Telangana Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) submitted a memorandum containing 37 demands to the government in April. They demanded early resolution of these long-pending issues concerning government employees.
“Telangana’s finances are not in good shape. We are unable to raise loans. Nobody is willing to offer loans. Bankers are looking at Telangana representatives like thieves,” the CM said.
“Nobody is giving appointments in New Delhi either. Nobody believes us (state government).
inancial discipline is the only solution. Employees are part of the Telangana family,” he said at the police awards function here.
“We do not have a single rupee to lay roads. The Telangana Government’s fiscal position is akin to a family that has gone bankrupt. If anybody is having doubts, then I will give them the accounts,” he said.
Turning to the simmering unrest among employee unions, Revanth questioned the rationale behind their agitation.
“You call this a battle. But is this fight against the people of Telangana?” he asked pointedly. He said that the government, unlike in the past, is paying salaries on the first of every month despite the financial strain.
He said the state government requires at least Rs 22,500 crore every month to meet all these needs, as against the present income of Rs 18,500 crore.
“Even if you cut me down, the revenue is just Rs 18,500 crore. Do you want me to increase petrol prices from Rs 100 to Rs 200, hike the prices of rice and dal or essential commodities?” he said.
He said he is now travelling in economy class on flights to avoid wastage.
Revanth did not mince words while blaming the BRS government for leaving huge dues.
“They left behind dues of Rs 8,500 crore in retirement benefits alone. They showed free power but owed crores to power utilities. They built projects but left contractor bills unpaid. Loans were taken at 11 per cent interest,” he said.
The Chief Minister asserted that governance is a collective responsibility. “We are not rulers, we are servants of the people. When the government faces hardship, employee unions should stand by it, not threaten strikes,” he said, urging them to come for discussions rather than street protests.
Warning against becoming pawns in political games, he said, “Some parties want to destabilise the government and are using employee unions as tools. Do not allow yourselves to become part of these conspiracies.”
He concluded on a personal note, asking employees to act with restraint. “This government is like your family. Do not drag your family’s name through the streets. The BRS rulers who pushed the state into ruin are now relaxing in farmhouses,” he said.
Revanth urged everyone to join him in taking Telangana forward. “Now is not the time for strikes. It is a time for patience and understanding. Do not hand Telangana back to those who ruined it. Come with me and let us build a prosperous future together,” he appealed.
He began by hailing the Telangana police for maintaining law and order in the State. “Our police has become a role model, protecting peace like soldiers. Due to their selfless service, Telangana has emerged as an attractive destination for global investments,” he said.
Revanth announced several welfare measures for the police force. Families of IPS officers who die in the line of duty will receive Rs 2 crore, while those of SPs and Additional SPs will be given Rs 1.5 crore. A Young India Police School has been set up on 50 acres to secure the future of police officials’ children. The CM also described the establishment of the Anti-Narcotics Wing and the steps taken to strengthen cybercrime units.
