<p>Hyderabad: Former minister T Jeevan Reddy who had quit Congress a few days ago is likely to join Opposition BRS. </p><p>BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday visited the residence of Jeevan Reddy in Jagtial to invite him to join the party on behalf of party president K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). </p><p>Several party leaders and public representatives accompanied him during the visit.</p><p>Speaking to the media, KTR said that Jeevan Reddy responded positively to the invitation. </p><p>He said that Jeevan Reddy acknowledged his long-standing personal association with KCR and expressed happiness over the visit, adding that he would meet KCR soon and announce his decision within a couple of days.</p><p>KTR emphasised that for farmers and the poor in the state to regain stability and happiness, KCR must return as Chief Minister. He said experienced leaders like Jeevan Reddy are essential for rebuilding Telangana’s growth trajectory.</p><p>Highlighting Jeevan Reddy’s political journey, KTR noted that he has served the Congress party for over four decades with commitment. He also recalled that KCR had invited him to join BRS even before the 2014 elections, but he continued in Congress at the time due to his loyalty to the party.</p><p>KTR elaborated on the long-standing personal bond between KCR and Jeevan Reddy, built over four decades of mutual respect. </p>.Telangana Congress leader Jeevan Reddy quits, charges party of violating Constitution.<p>He recalled that during KCR’s first official tour of Karimnagar district as Chief Minister in 2014, development works requested by Jeevan Reddy, despite being in the opposition, were immediately sanctioned reflecting statesmanship beyond party lines.</p><p>KTR launched a strong attack on the Congress government, stating that over the past two and a half years, it has failed in governance and is resorting to diversionary politics to hide its inefficiencies.</p><p>He alleged that the government defaulted on the Rythu Bandhu scheme three times, accumulating dues of Rs 27,000 crore to farmers, while misleading them in the name of loan waivers. He said this has led to widespread anger among farmers.</p><p>KTR strongly condemned remarks made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, stating that such comments were inappropriate and unbecoming of a person holding the highest office in the state. </p><p>He accused the Chief Minister of using language that insults the dignity of women and goes against Telangana’s cultural values.</p><p>He further accused the government of betraying youth by failing to deliver on its promise of providing two lakh jobs, leading to frustration and anger among unemployed youth.</p><p>Jeevan Reddy expressed gratitude to KTR for visiting his residence and inviting him into BRS on KCR’s behalf. He said resigning from the Congress party was an emotional decision but expressed happiness at joining BRS.</p><p>He said that he endured humiliation over the past 20 months with patience and added that, having seen many governments, he believes the present government is moving in a regressive direction. </p><p>He said his decision was based on public opinion and expressed happiness at the opportunity to work under KCR’s leadership.</p>
<p>Hyderabad: Former minister T Jeevan Reddy who had quit Congress a few days ago is likely to join Opposition BRS. </p><p>BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday visited the residence of Jeevan Reddy in Jagtial to invite him to join the party on behalf of party president K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). </p><p>Several party leaders and public representatives accompanied him during the visit.</p><p>Speaking to the media, KTR said that Jeevan Reddy responded positively to the invitation. </p><p>He said that Jeevan Reddy acknowledged his long-standing personal association with KCR and expressed happiness over the visit, adding that he would meet KCR soon and announce his decision within a couple of days.</p><p>KTR emphasised that for farmers and the poor in the state to regain stability and happiness, KCR must return as Chief Minister. He said experienced leaders like Jeevan Reddy are essential for rebuilding Telangana’s growth trajectory.</p><p>Highlighting Jeevan Reddy’s political journey, KTR noted that he has served the Congress party for over four decades with commitment. He also recalled that KCR had invited him to join BRS even before the 2014 elections, but he continued in Congress at the time due to his loyalty to the party.</p><p>KTR elaborated on the long-standing personal bond between KCR and Jeevan Reddy, built over four decades of mutual respect. </p>.Telangana Congress leader Jeevan Reddy quits, charges party of violating Constitution.<p>He recalled that during KCR’s first official tour of Karimnagar district as Chief Minister in 2014, development works requested by Jeevan Reddy, despite being in the opposition, were immediately sanctioned reflecting statesmanship beyond party lines.</p><p>KTR launched a strong attack on the Congress government, stating that over the past two and a half years, it has failed in governance and is resorting to diversionary politics to hide its inefficiencies.</p><p>He alleged that the government defaulted on the Rythu Bandhu scheme three times, accumulating dues of Rs 27,000 crore to farmers, while misleading them in the name of loan waivers. He said this has led to widespread anger among farmers.</p><p>KTR strongly condemned remarks made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, stating that such comments were inappropriate and unbecoming of a person holding the highest office in the state. </p><p>He accused the Chief Minister of using language that insults the dignity of women and goes against Telangana’s cultural values.</p><p>He further accused the government of betraying youth by failing to deliver on its promise of providing two lakh jobs, leading to frustration and anger among unemployed youth.</p><p>Jeevan Reddy expressed gratitude to KTR for visiting his residence and inviting him into BRS on KCR’s behalf. He said resigning from the Congress party was an emotional decision but expressed happiness at joining BRS.</p><p>He said that he endured humiliation over the past 20 months with patience and added that, having seen many governments, he believes the present government is moving in a regressive direction. </p><p>He said his decision was based on public opinion and expressed happiness at the opportunity to work under KCR’s leadership.</p>