CM Revanth Reddy Unveils Sardar Sarvai Papanna Statue on Tank Bund

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday unveiled the statue of 17th-century Bahujan warrior Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud on the iconic Tank Bund, declaring that the memorial should inspire generations much like the Telangana Martyrs' Memorial.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister recalled that toddy tappers had long aspired to see a statue of Papanna installed at a prominent location. He revealed that he personally intervened to select the prime spot on Tank Bund—having a tourism department building vacated—to ensure maximum visibility for every visitor and tourist. Highlighting Papanna’s historic legacy, the Chief Minister noted that the legendary ruler's valor and rebellion against Mughal tyranny are documented even in the British Library.

Reaffirming his administration's commitment to social justice, CM Revanth Reddy said that Praja Palana ensures equal opportunities and welfare for marginalized sections, pointing to recent decisions to provide pensions for weavers and toddy tappers. Expressing political confidence, he declared that the Congress would return to power in the 2029 Assembly elections.

The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack against the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing it of orchestrating coordinated disinformation campaigns on social media fueled by ill-gotten wealth to undermine the people's government.