Hyderabad: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has warned citizens about the BJP’s divisive politics. He accused the BJP of creating communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims.
At the 34th anniversary of the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Yatra, held at Charminar on Saturday, Uttam Kumar Reddy spoke about the sacrifices of the Gandhi family. He praised their efforts in maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation. According to him, while the BJP tries to divide the country on religious lines, the Gandhi family has always promoted peace, unity, and brotherhood. He recalled that it was Rajiv Gandhi who started the Sadbhavana Yatra 34 years ago to counter the BJP’s communal agenda. Similarly, Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra was also launched to unify the country.
Uttam Kumar Reddy further praised the contributions of the Nehru-Gandhi family. He highlighted the martyrdom of both Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, who sacrificed their lives for the unity of the nation. He also mentioned how Sonia Gandhi selflessly gave up her chance to become Prime Minister during the UPA regime. He urged people to be cautious of political parties that try to divide the nation on religious grounds. He called on Congress workers to stay focused on the mission of unity and communal harmony, which was the essence of Rajiv Gandhi’s Sadbhavana Yatra.
He also praised former minister Dr. J. Geetha Reddy, who was honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award. Uttam Kumar Reddy admired her decision to leave behind a successful medical career in Saudi Arabia to join politics at Rajiv Gandhi’s request. He noted that she was elected as an MLA four times and held important ministerial positions. Although she did not contest the recent elections due to health reasons, her dedication to public service and Gandhian values over the decades was commendable.
Uttam Kumar Reddy also acknowledged the recent appointment of Mahesh Kumar Goud as the president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC). He expressed confidence in Goud’s leadership and assured full support to both Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Mahesh Kumar Goud in strengthening the Congress party in Telangana.
