Ministers, MLAs, top cops take part in Telangana Run

 Hyderabad: As part of the decennial celebrations of Telangana state formation day, ministers, legislators, elected representatives, and youth took part in the Telangana Run across the state. It brought together health enthusiasts, amateur runners, and the general public from various walks of life, creating a festive atmosphere. The run featured two categories, a 2K and 5K, offering participants varying levels of challenge and engagement. Renowned singers Mangli and Ram, along with celebrities like shooter Isha Singh and singer Sri Leela, mesmerised participants with their captivating performances.

VIPs like ministers Mohammed Mahmood Ali and V. Srinivas Goud, Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi, Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender, chief secretary A. Santhi Kumari, DGP Anjani Kumar and senior police officers joined the run in the city, said police commissioner C.V. Anand in a press release.

The Telangana Run provided a platform for people to come together, celebrate, and reinforce the spirit of unity and the progress achieved over the past decade. As a token of appreciation for their participation and dedication, all the participants were honoured with mementos.

The overwhelming response from the public, especially the younger generation, exemplified their enthusiasm, said Anjani Kumar, the director-general of police.

During the occasion, ministers and MLAs highlighted the remarkable achievements of the Telangana government over the past nine years. They said
that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao's visionary leadership has transformed Telangana within a decade, achieving progress that would typically take a hundred years. They praised the CM for striking a fine balance between development programmes and welfare schemes in urban and rural areas and ensuring inclusivity for all sections of society, positioning him as a role model for the entire nation.

In Nalgonda, Legislative Council chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy stressed on the importance of physical fitness for leading a healthy life. He encouraged people to utilise the open gyms and walking tracks developed in parks across towns and cities. He also highlighted Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao's focus on developing government hospitals on par with corporate hospitals.

Further, he mentioned the development of open gyms and walking tracks in all colonies' parks in towns. To promote sports among children and youth,Telangana Kreeda Pranganams (sports arenas) were established in villages and towns.