Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday urged students from Dalit, Tribal, and marginalised communities to rise above self-doubt and seize opportunities in education, asserting that academic achievement not caste is what earns respect in society.
Speaking at the Gurukula Awards function held at Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan, the Chief Minister outlined his government’s plan to launch Young India Integrated Residential Schools to empower students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the tools to succeed globally.
“Education is the true equaliser,” Revanth declared. “You don’t need a surname to be recognised you need knowledge.”
He called on students to focus entirely on their studies until the age of 25, saying this disciplined approach would help them secure meaningful employment and a better life. “Don’t give your parents reason to suffer. Live with dignity and confidence, and make your family and Telangana proud,” he said.
Revanth Reddy also launched a blistering attack on the previous BRS regime, accusing it of prioritising livestock distribution over human development. “What about the education of the poor? Why didn’t they invest in helping the underprivileged become stakeholders in the government through education?” he asked.
He blamed the BRS for denying job opportunities to thousands of unemployed youth by failing to issue notifications for a decade. “Not once did they hold the Group 1 exams. And now they’re trying to block progress by dragging it to court. This is no longer just a political issue it’s a social crisis,” he said.
The Chief Minister urged students to question BRS leaders directly when they come seeking support. “Ask them why they abandoned your future,” he said.
Citing recent reforms, Revanth highlighted the appointment of the first Dalit Vice-Chancellor in Osmania University’s century-old history, and praised educationist Aakunuri Murali and Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar for achieving their positions through merit.
“The future of this country is being shaped in its classrooms. Excel, and the world will take notice,” he said.