Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the Andesri force in Telangana movement shaped the spirit of the struggle and inspired lakhs of people. He spoke at the poet’s condolence meeting held at Ravindra Bharathi and described Telangana society as conscious and confident. According to him, the people might appear soft but never accepted domination or arrogance.
He said many poets and artists challenged oppressive rule through their songs and art. Moreover, they stirred public energy during the second phase of the Telangana movement. He noted that their cultural strength helped the state reach its long-awaited goal. Andesri, he said, delivered the powerful “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” song even without formal schooling.
CM highlights enduring Andesri force in Telangana movement
Revanth Reddy said the movement’s story remained incomplete without Andesri. His songs, he said, lifted the morale of people across the state. He also mentioned that a few groups tried to weaken Andesri’s presence during the agitation. However, his voice grew stronger as the movement advanced. The Chief Minister said both Andesri and Gaddar acted like “two eyes” of Telangana and promised full government support to their families.
He said the government adopted “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” as the state song soon after coming to power. Furthermore, he said the song entered every textbook so that students understood its cultural value. He assured poets, artists and Dalit communities that the government would stand with them. Telangana, he said, introduced SC categorisation before any other state. He also said SC representation must rise in education, employment and politics. The government, he added, would take firm steps to ensure that growth. He pointed to the Cabinet and said it reflected that commitment.
Revanth Reddy said future discussions on the movement would always spotlight Andesri. He believed the poet would shine like a Kohinoor diamond whenever Telangana remembered its struggle.