Young India is a brand for me and state: Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday declared that “Young India” was the unique brand that he had created for himself and for Telangana, drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi. The Young India institutions reflected this brand aimed at empowering the students and youth, he said. "Just like former chief ministers created their own brands through distinct initiatives, I have created my brand Young India," Revanth Reddy said, speaking after inaugurating the Young India Police School at Manchirevula on the city outskirts on Thursday.

He pointed out that he established Young India Skills University, Young India Sports University and Young India Integrated Residential Schools, which reflected this brand and vision. “N.T. Rama Rao created his brand with the `2-a-kg rice scheme, Chandrababu Naidu's brand was growth of the IT sector in Hyderabad, and Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy built his brand with Jalayagnam,” Revanth Reddy said. 

In a veiled attack on former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, Revanth Reddy remarked that while some leaders claimed to achieve statehood for Telangana, they failed to create a lasting brand. “There are people who claim credit for state formation but have no legacy or brand of their own,” he said, without directly naming the BRS chief.

Revanth Reddy drew a historical



connection to the freedom movement, recalling that Mahatma Gandhi had published a journal named 'Young India', which he said represented “the voice of India.” Inspired by that spirit, Revanth said his government’s brand seeks to give a voice and platform to the aspirations of the state's youth. 

Referring to frequent questions from political analysts and journalists regarding his political identity, Revanth Reddy said, “I’ve been asked why I haven’t created a brand of my own in the last 16 months of power. To all those critics and well-wishers, I say this — Young India is my brand.”

Speaking about the broader reforms being planned in the education sector, the Chief Minister said the government is considering the introduction of preschool classes in government schools to ensure quality early education for children from underprivileged backgrounds. The move is aimed at strengthening the foundation of learning and reducing dropout rates in later years. “To support holistic development and keep children engaged, we are also planning to provide breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks to those enrolled in these preschool classes,” he added. The initiative, he said, would not only address nutritional needs but also improve school attendance and learning outcomes.