Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Intensifies Political Offensive Against PM Modi and Kerala CM Vijayan
In a fiery campaign speech delivered across multiple constituencies in Kerala on Tuesday, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Congress leader alleged a 'tacit understanding' between the two political figures, going so far as to accuse the Prime Minister of acting as the 'godfather' of Vijayan.
Allegations of Covert Alliance and Political Protection
Revanth Reddy claimed that despite numerous alleged irregularities and pending cases against the Kerala Chief Minister, Prime Minister Modi was actively providing protection to Vijayan. This, he asserted, stood in stark contrast to what he described as the Centre's systematic 'harassment' of opposition leaders elsewhere in the country, specifically mentioning the targeting of the Gandhi family.
The Telangana CM sharpened his political rhetoric by branding Pinarayi Vijayan as 'another Modi' and alleging a covert alliance between the two leaders. He referred to them collectively as the 'Modi brothers', suggesting a political partnership that transcended party lines.
Predicting Political Shift and UDF Victory
Expressing confidence in the political awareness of Kerala's electorate, Revanth Reddy asserted that voters had recognized this political equation and predicted a significant shift in favor of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). "The people of Kerala will make the right decision, and a change is imminent in Kerala," he declared during his campaign address.
The Telangana leader expressed optimism that the next UDF government would prioritize development, welfare initiatives, and job creation across the state. While acknowledging Kerala's robust panchayat raj system, Revanth Reddy credited its success to former Congress Chief Ministers K Karunakaran and Oommen Chandy rather than the current LDF administration.
Critique of Vijayan's Governance and Employment Challenges
In a direct critique of the incumbent Kerala government, Revanth Reddy stated, "Pinarayi Vijayan's era has come to an end, his 120-month rule has become a symbol of failure." Speaking at a meeting in Kovalam, he predicted a decisive victory for the UDF with a two-thirds majority and promised to deliver a style of governance modeled after that of former CM Oommen Chandy.
Focusing specifically on employment challenges, the Telangana CM highlighted the large-scale migration of Kerala's youth abroad, characterizing it as a reflection of limited opportunities within the state. "We will replicate the model of development seen in Telangana — focusing on infrastructure creation, job recruitment, and enhancing opportunities for self-employment in Kerala," he pledged.
Response to Debate Challenge and Telangana's Development Claims
Responding to reports that Vijayan had refused to engage in a political debate, Revanth Reddy drew parallels between Kerala's current political situation and Telangana's recent electoral history. He noted that just as Telangana voters had defeated former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kerala too would vote for meaningful change.
The Telangana leader detailed his government's achievements to bolster his credibility: "We have provided 67,000 government jobs. We have waived loans worth ₹20,670 crore for 2.5 million farming families. We have sanctioned four lakh Indiramma houses. We are providing free electricity up to 200 units, and we are supplying gas cylinders for just ₹500."
Revanth Reddy challenged Vijayan to verify these claims personally, stating, "We are fulfilling all our promises; Vijayan is welcome to visit Telangana and verify everything for himself."
Formal Communication and Economic Comparisons
In a related development, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sent his second letter to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday. In this communication, he asserted that Kerala's current achievements were fundamentally rooted in the performance of previous UDF governments and challenged the LDF administration to specify its own contributions to the state's development.
The Telangana CM cited impressive economic indicators from his own state, noting that Telangana's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2024-25 stood at ₹16.12 lakh crore with a growth rate of 10.7%. This figure, he emphasized, exceeded the national average growth rate of 9.9%, positioning Telangana as an economic outperformer worthy of emulation.
Revanth Reddy's aggressive campaigning in Kerala represents a significant escalation in political rhetoric ahead of crucial elections, with the Telangana leader positioning himself as a national opposition voice challenging what he characterizes as an unnatural alliance between the BJP and CPI(M) leadership in Kerala.
