Mahabubnagar:
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated a brass statue of the late Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy. The event marked Jaipal Reddy’s 5th death anniversary and took place at Kotra Chowrasta in Kalwakurthy mandal of Nagarkurnool district on Sunday.
Revanth Reddy spoke about Jaipal Reddy’s contributions to Telangana and the Kalwakurthy constituency over the past few decades. He credited Jaipal Reddy for major projects like the Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Project and the Metro Rail Project in Telangana. He described Jaipal Reddy as a true political philosopher who believed in values-driven politics.
During the statue unveiling, the Chief Minister expressed pride in honoring Jaipal Reddy. He praised him as a visionary and highlighted his role in forming Telangana. The CM also recalled how Jaipal Reddy influenced the successful passage of the Telangana bill in Parliament, supported by then Speaker Meera Kumari.
“Jaipal Reddy was a man of principles who brought respect to every position he held. He remained committed to public service until his last breath, guided by the values he cherished,” said the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister announced several new developmental projects for Kalvakurti and Nagar Kurnool districts, including:
– A 100-bed hospital in Kalwakurti.
– Rs. 180 crore for constructing R&B roads and a guest house.
– A skill center costing Rs. 10 crore for local youth.
– A degree college in Amanagal mandal.
– A high-level bridge with a budget of Rs. 15 crore.
– Rs. 10 crore to improve government school facilities in Madgula mandal.
– Development of BT roads from village panchayats to mandal centers.
– Four-lane roads connecting mandal centers to the district.
– Rs. 5 crore for infrastructure development at Tandra school.
Additionally, Chief Minister Reddy announced the creation of Young India Skill University in Muchcherla on 50 acres of land, with an investment of Rs. 100 crore. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to loan waivers for farmers, promising to complete the process by mid-August.
District in-charge Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha spoke about Jaipal Reddy’s close relationship with his own father and his significant national presence. State Excise and Tourism Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao highlighted Jaipal Reddy’s contributions to the Telangana State Bill and recognized Revanth Reddy’s rise to Chief Minister as part of Jaipal Reddy’s legacy.
The event was attended by many dignitaries, including Nagar Kurnool MP Mallu Ravi, local legislators Kadireddy Narayana Reddy, Vice President of Planning Commission Dr. Zillela Chinna Reddy, MLC Kuchukulla Damodar Reddy, and various MLAs and district officials.
