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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Proposes Army Southern Command HQ Move to Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has formally requested the Indian Army to consider relocating the headquarters of its Southern Command from Pune to Hyderabad. The request was made during a Civil-Military Liaison Conference, where the Chief Minister also pushed for the establishment of a Sainik School in the state. He highlighted Telangana's commitment to national security, citing the allocation of 3,000 acres for a Navy radar station. The discussions aimed at resolving ongoing land and administrative issues through continuous dialogue and the appointment of special liaison officers.

Key Points: Telangana CM Seeks Army Southern Command HQ Shift to Hyderabad

  • Shift Army HQ from Pune
  • Establish Sainik School in Telangana
  • Resolve land & admin issues
  • Allocate land for Navy radar
  • Appoint special liaison officers
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Telangana CM seeks shifting of Army's Southern Command headquarters to Hyderabad

CM Revanth Reddy requests Indian Army to move Southern Command headquarters from Pune to Hyderabad and establish a Sainik School in the state.

"the Telangana government will be at the forefront in cooperating on matters related to national security - A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Jan 15

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday requested the Indian Army to consider shifting the headquarters of its Southern Command from Pune to Hyderabad.

The Chief Minister made the request during the Civil-Military Liaison Conference held at the Integrated Command & Control Centre in Hyderabad.

Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, General Officer Commanding, Telangana & Andhra Sub Area, Major General Ajay Mishra, DGP Shivadhar Reddy, and other senior officials from the state government and the army attended the meeting.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Revanth Reddy brought several requests on behalf of Telangana to the attention of senior army officials during the meeting.

Discussions focused on the swift resolution of land issues and other administrative problems between the army and the Telangana government.

The Chief Minister requested that they consider shifting the headquarters of the Southern Command, which covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep, D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu, to Hyderabad.

He also requested the establishment of a Sainik School in Telangana. Noting that two to four Sainik Schools have been sanctioned in various states across the country, he brought to the notice of the army officials that not a single Sainik School has been sanctioned in Telangana for the past 10 years.

The Chief Minister told the army officials that the Telangana government will be at the forefront in cooperating on matters related to national security.

As part of this, 3,000 acres of land have been allocated for the Low-Frequency Navy Radar Station in Vikarabad.

The Chief Minister requested that the army also appoint special officers for resolving issues and conducting discussions between the army and the Telangana government, making it clear that problems can only be resolved through continuous dialogue.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand the desire for development, Pune has been the home of Southern Command for decades. Such a massive shift involves huge costs and logistical challenges. The focus should be on resolving existing land issues first, as mentioned in the meeting.
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Rohit P
Finally! A Sainik School for Telangana is long overdue. It's surprising that a major state like ours has been ignored for 10 years. This is crucial for our youth who want to serve the nation. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The allocation of 3000 acres for the Navy radar station shows real commitment to national security. Hope the army considers the request for special liaison officers. Continuous dialogue is key for any state-center partnership.
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Karthik V
As someone from Pune, I have mixed feelings. The army presence is part of our city's identity. But if it's for better operational efficiency and covers so many states from Hyderabad, maybe it's worth considering. The nation comes first.
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Michael C
The Chief Minister is being proactive. Hyderabad's international airport, IT corridor, and central location in the Deccan plateau make it a potentially excellent strategic headquarters. This could modernize command and control for the southern region.

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