Wed May 07 15:25:39 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Congress Leader Condemns Opposition Criticism of Chief Minister
**Hyderabad, May 7, 2025** – Telangana State Minority Finance Corporation chairman Obedulla Kothwal today strongly criticized BJP and BRS leaders for their attacks on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing them of spreading false propaganda and inciting employee strikes. Kothwal, addressing a press conference, defended Reddy’s mandate and questioned the opposition’s right to demand his resignation.
He highlighted the Congress government’s achievements, including significant investments in welfare schemes for backward castes and minorities, and praised Reddy’s initiatives such as the establishment of a Skill University and improved public housing programs. Kothwal further accused the BRS leaders, including KCR and KTR, and BJP MP Eatala Rajender, of financially crippling the state during their ten-year tenure.
Congress leader Zaheer Akhtar echoed Kothwal’s sentiments, praising Reddy’s governance and criticizing KCR for allegedly deceiving the people. Akhtar specifically cited improvements in employee salaries as evidence of the current government’s effectiveness. The criticisms come amid ongoing political tensions in the state.
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