“Let Us Work Together for Telangana”: PM Modi’s Message to CM Revanth Reddy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union government would keep backing rapid development in Telangana, linking it to the wider goal of a “Viksit Bharat 2047”. PM Modi spoke at a public event after unveiling or starting several projects across the State, together valued at about ₹9,400 crore, and stressed that State growth supports national progress.

PM Modi shared the stage with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and adopted a light tone while responding to a request from the Chief Minister. Reddy recalled Gujarat’s progress during PM Modi’s ten years as Chief Minister and sought similar support so that Telangana could follow that development model.

Telangana development and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

The Prime Minister underlined that his administration viewed the advancement of each State as central to national objectives. PM Modi said, “Governments of different parties in the States is natural in a democracy. Development of the States is of paramount importance for the comprehensive development of the country. My wish is to see Viksit Bharat 2047 realised.”

Responding to Reddy’s remarks, PM Modi mixed humour with political messaging. He stated, “We are ready to give benefits in the same measure to Telangana. But the State will have to lose half of what it is securing from the Centre now and you (the Chief Minister) will not be able to achieve your goals. It is better you join me.”

#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates several development projects in Hyderabad.

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Telangana development projects and infrastructure push

At the ceremony, Modi highlighted several major schemes either inaugurated or launched through foundation stones. These included the Zaheerabad Industrial Park designated as a National Industrial Manufacturing Zone, an Indian Oil Corporation terminal at Malkapur, and multi-tracking of the Kazipet–Vijayawada railway line, which together aim to turn Telangana into a manufacturing centre and expand job opportunities.

PM Modi linked these initiatives to a broader economic strategy, stressing that large infrastructure projects can strengthen both connectivity and employment in Telangana. He said “India is currently on a reforms express and we have given a thrust to development of modern infrastructure simultaneously. The Zaheerabad industrial corridor for instance is part of Viksit Bharat objectives. The corridor will be developed into a smart city with world class infrastructure and advanced ICT network. All the facilities required by global investors will be created there.”

Telangana development in transport, energy and textiles

On textile policy, PM Modi pointed to the historic strength of India’s textile sector and said the government had begun steps to restore that position. The newly inaugurated PM Mitra Park at Warangal was presented as a key part of this plan, where all Central schemes and subsidies, including the PIL scheme, would apply to new industrial units.

Focusing on road links, Modi said the Centre had mounted a large effort on connectivity. He stated that more than ₹2 lakh crore was being used for highway development alone. He mentioned four-laning works on the Mahbubnagar–Gudeballur stretch, within the Hyderabad–Goa economic corridor, and said this national highway expansion should help both Telangana and Karnataka.

PM Modi also claimed that railway investment for Telangana had risen compared to the period of undivided Andhra Pradesh. According to Modi, the former railway budget for the region was under ₹1,000 crore, while the present allocation had gone up to ₹5,500 crore, with overall rail projects worth over ₹50,000 crore currently active, along with five Vande Bharat and six Amrit Bharat Express services from the State.

The Prime Minister said energy security was another Union focus area and linked this to the Malkapur fuel terminal, which is expected to serve Telangana and improve supply chain systems. Modi added, “We are working on ethanol blending, piped gas networks on an unprecedented scale as judicious use of petrol is the need of the hour to save foreign exchange as well as minimise disruptions in the event of a war.”

PM Modi closed by saying that youth in Telangana wished to contribute to “Viksit Telangana”, matching national efforts towards “Viksit Bharat – 2047”. Modi argued that the large Central spending on infrastructure, industry, transport and energy in the State was aimed at using this potential and meeting those aspirations.