A. Revanth Reddy is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana at Hyderabad’s iconic L.B. Stadium on Thursday. The ceremony, initially planned at Raj Bhavan, faced delays due to the Congress leadership’s late announcement. Revanth Reddy, committed to a public oath-taking event, had consistently highlighted this plan during his election campaign, specifically targeting December 9, the birthday of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
Congress Confirms Revanth Reddy as Chief Minister, Oath Ceremony on December 7
In a Tuesday evening announcement, the Congress officially declared Revanth Reddy as the Chief Minister-elect, confirming the oath-taking ceremony on December 7. This event marks a historic moment as Revanth Reddy is poised to become Telangana’s second Chief Minister, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, K. Chandrashekar Rao, who took oaths at Raj Bhavan in both 2014 and 2018.
Elaborate Arrangements for Grand Swearing-In Ceremony
Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has directed officials to ensure elaborate arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony. Emphasizing the need for coordination, she urged all departments to work together to make the event a grand success. The police department received specific instructions to manage bandobust, traffic, parking, and security. Fire-fighting arrangements and ambulance services are also being strategically positioned.
Meticulous Preparations by Various Departments
Officials from the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department are tasked with venue cleaning, watering, and fogging, while the GHMC officials are instructed to repair roads leading to the venue. The Health Department is preparing a fully equipped ambulance, and the Energy Department is ensuring uninterrupted power supply.
Key Officials Attend Preparatory Meeting
The preparatory meeting, attended by Director General of Police Ravi Gupta, Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sandeep Shandliya, and several other officials, aimed at reviewing and finalizing arrangements for the historic swearing-in ceremony at LB Stadium.
