Revanth To Move On To National Politics By 2034, Won’t Stay CM

Speaking at a conclave in Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy said his political goal was to see Rahul Gandhi become Prime Minister and would accept any responsibility entrusted to him in Delhi. Revanth Reddy said there was growing recognition for him at the national level and termed it a matter of pride for the people of Telangana.

Recalling his political journey, the Chief Minister said he had joined the Congress when the party was not in power and added that he never changed loyalties for opportunities. He said the Gandhi family had given him opportunities in recognition of his commitment to the party. Revanth Reddy also said Telangana would not have become a reality even in a thousand years without Sonia Gandhi.

Referring to his recent interaction with Prime Minister Modi, Revanth Reddy said both of them had spoken only in an official capacity during a government programme and there was nothing secretive about the exchange as the conversation took place openly before microphones. He said the Prime Minister had asked the Telangana government to work together with the Centre for securing funds and projects.

Contrasting his approach with that of his predecessor K. Chandrashekar Rao, Revanth Reddy said the former chief minister had never worked in coordination with the Centre. Revanth Reddy added that Modi was aware of his political commitment and ideological stand despite cooperation between governments on developmental issues.

The Chief Minister also made strong remarks over the Pocso Act case involving Sai Bageerath, son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He appealed to Sanjay to take moral responsibility and ensure his surrender before the police, stating that absconding was not a solution and that he should face the legal process. Revanth Reddy asserted that the state government would stand firmly with the victim and ensure that those found guilty were punished according to law.
Detailing the sequence of events in the case, the Chief Minister said the complaint was lodged by the minor girl’s mother at Petbasheerabad police station on the night of May 8. He said the police initiated investigation on May 9 and subsequently altered the sections in the case after further inquiry and recording the victim’s statement.

Notices were then issued on May 11. He pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had attended 10 programmes during his Telangana visit on May 10 and around 10,000 police personnel were deployed for security arrangements for four days prior to PM's visit, which also affected the pace of investigation.
Revanth Reddy said the police had to proceed cautiously in a case involving a minor and could not act recklessly. He said had the police rushed with a large force to the accused’s residence, the government would have faced criticism for overreaction. “Whether they are film personalities or political leaders, there will be no exemptions,” he asserted. He added that registering a Pocso case itself reflected the government’s commitment to protecting the victim.
The Chief Minister said five police teams were working on the case and that police had gone to Sanjay’s residence in Delhi to serve notices, but the accused had reportedly moved to his relative’s house. The Chief Minister warned that if there was no response to notices within the stipulated time, the police would take strict action. He stressed that the issue concerned the future of children and even minor mistakes could destroy lives. He also revealed that the victim had two birth certificates and the police needed time to investigate all related aspects thoroughly.
Revanth Reddy said the complaint related to incidents that allegedly took place before December 31, 2025 and investigating events dating back four to five months naturally required time. He maintained that even if there was a delay of one day, the accused could not escape punishment. The Chief Minister questioned whether filing a Pocso Act case amounted to threatening someone or supporting the victim, reiterating that his government was fully committed to protecting victims and punishing offenders.
Revanth Reddy said Sanjay’s handling of the issue involving his son was morally wrong and urged him to face the matter courageously. “Bandi Sanjay should stand up and answer. He should personally bring his son and hand him over at the police station. They should face the investigation and not run away,” he said.
The Chief Minister also dismissed allegations of political vendetta, saying he had not acted harshly even against the family of former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao despite being jailed during the previous BRS regime. He said he did not know what differences existed between Sanjay and the BRS or between Sanjay and K.T. Rama Rao. He also remarked that BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar was no longer an IPS officer and he should stop behaving like an investigation officer probing a Pocso case.