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Telangana CM's Yadav Promise: Political Opportunities Amid Sadar Festival

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made significant promises to the Yadav community during the Sadar festival celebrations. He assured them of political opportunities and full government support for their welfare. The CM highlighted how his government recognized the Sadar festival as a state event, unlike the previous administration. This move strengthens the Congress government's outreach to important community groups in Telangana.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy Assures Yadav Community Political Opportunities

  • CM Reddy assures Yadav community of all government support and political opportunities
  • Government declared Sadar festival as state cultural event with funding
  • Community praised for pivotal role in Telangana's formation and development
  • Sadar festival features decorated buffalo parades and cultural celebrations
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Telangana CM promises political opportunities for Yadav community

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy promises Yadav community political opportunities and welfare benefits during Sadar festival, declaring it a state cultural event.

"The state government will provide every political opportunity and give due respect to them - CM A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Oct 19

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the state government is giving importance to Yadav community in providing political opportunities as well as extending the benefits of all welfare schemes.

The Chief Minister participated in "Sadar Sammelan" organised by Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan Utsav Committee in Hyderabad.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Reddy assured the Yadav community of all support from the state government.

He also said that the Telangana government is ready to address all the grievances of the Yadav community.

The Chief Minister told the Yadav community that he would be always available whenever the community wants to meet him.

He assured the community that the state government will provide every political opportunity and give due respect to them.

He appealed to the community to extend cooperation for the development of Hyderabad.

Referring to "Yadavon ka Khadar.. Hyderabad Sadar" as a popular proverb, the Chief Minister said that Yadav community is also synonymous with trust and reliance.

The Chief Minister recalled the pivotal role played by the community in the formation and development of Telangana.

Chief Minister Reddy alleged that the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government neglected the Sadar festival but after coming to power in the state, the Congress government declared 'Sadar Utsav' as a state festival and provided funds.

State Ministers P. Srinivas Reddy, Ponnam Prabhakar, Vakati Srihari, former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, State BJP President Ramchander Rao, former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav and others were present.

Sadar festival, as the buffalo carnival, is known is celebrated every year by the Yadav community in Hyderabad as part of Diwali.

Buffalos are decorated with garlands of flowers, painted horns and are paraded through the streets.

The participants dance to the sounds of teen maar music.

Owners of best bulls are given prizes on the occasion.

Members of the Yadav community bring buffalos from different parts of the country for the annual event, also known as 'Dunnapothula Panduga'.

The festival showcases Yadav community's dependence on buffaloes for their livelihood.

Sadar festival is said to have been started in 1942.

Last year, the Telangana government declared it as a state festival, highlighting its cultural significance and promoting tourism.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Hyderabad, I find the Sadar festival fascinating! The cultural diversity in India never ceases to amaze me. The buffalo parade sounds like an incredible spectacle 🐃✨
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Priya S
While it's good to recognize communities, I hope this doesn't become another case of appeasement politics. Development should be inclusive for all communities, not just specific ones. Let's focus on merit-based opportunities.
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Arjun K
The Sadar festival being declared as state festival is a wonderful step! It preserves our rich cultural heritage and promotes tourism. More such traditional festivals should get government recognition across India 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting to learn about this unique festival. The connection between the Yadav community and buffaloes for livelihood shows how deeply rooted traditional occupations are in Indian culture. Great to see this being celebrated!
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Kavya N
Promises are easy to make during festivals. What matters is implementation. Hope the Yadav community actually gets the political representation and welfare benefits being promised. Action speaks louder than words! 💪

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