Sat Oct 19 12:00:00 UTC 2024: The Gachibowli Stadium has undergone renovations costing 20 crore rupees under the Revanth Reddy government. The Chief Minister publicly stated that only sporting activities should be allowed in the stadium to maintain its integrity for athletes. However, Sports Authority of Telangana (SAT) officials defied this directive by allocating the venue for a concert by Devi Sri Prasad on October 19th. This decision has faced criticism for disregarding the CM’s orders. The concert’s setup involved significant alterations to the stadium’s athletic track. Following media coverage, Devi Sri Prasad managed to secure an appointment with the CM and invited him, along with Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, as Chief Guests, potentially mitigating controversies around the event. Nonetheless, if the CM attends, it may reflect poorly on Revanth Reddy for contradicting his earlier stance.

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