Indira Gandhi Jayanti event: CM Revanth pays tributes and launches saree drive
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary today at Necklace Road in Hyderabad, marking the start of the Indira Gandhi Jayanti event. He later launched the Indiramma Sarees distribution programme, aimed at supporting women across the State.
The Chief Minister said Indira Gandhi’s leadership created a golden chapter for weaker sections. He described her as a model for public administration and noted that his government drew inspiration from her commitment to social welfare. He said the State wanted to honour every woman as a gesture of respect, which led to the decision to distribute one crore sarees to one crore women.
Indira Gandhi Jayanti event anchors State’s major saree distribution drive
Revanth Reddy announced that saree distribution in rural areas would continue until December 9. Urban distribution would start on March 1 and conclude on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day. He assured that every eligible woman would receive a saree. The first phase would cover 65 lakh sarees, while the rest would be supplied later due to production timelines.
He encouraged women ministers, MLAs and officials to wear Indiramma Sarees and act as brand ambassadors for women’s dignity. He said the initiative aimed to strengthen cultural pride and support women’s confidence across the State.
Indira Gandhi Jayanti event highlights women’s empowerment roadmap
Revanth Reddy said his government was committed to women’s empowerment through welfare and economic programmes. He recalled Indira Gandhi’s land reforms for the people with low-income and her role in the creation of Bangladesh despite global pressure. He said she never feared international threats and ensured wider representation for women. Drawing from her legacy, he stated that the government intended to help one crore young women move toward financial stability.
The Chief Minister criticised the previous BRS government for failing to deliver promised double-bedroom houses. He said many poor families suffered because of these unmet assurances. In contrast, he said the current government sanctioned 4.5 lakh Indiramma houses with an allocation of ₹22,500 crore. He added that the administration encouraged women to run petrol bunks and enabled nearly one thousand RTC buses to have women owners.