Revanth Reddy Set to Expand Cabinet After Ugadi

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is preparing to expand his cabinet, a long-awaited move expected to take place after Ugadi. Despite taking office in December 2023, six ministerial positions have remained unfilled due to internal disagreements over allocations. However, mounting criticism over governance delays has prompted the Congress High Command to intervene and streamline the decision-making process.

Revanth Reddy, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, and Pradesh Congress Committee President B. Mahesh Kumar Goud, recently met with top Congress leaders in Delhi. The discussions reportedly focused on reviewing the status of election promises, addressing administrative challenges, and strategizing against opposition criticism.

Party insiders suggest that the cabinet expansion will follow the conclusion of the Assembly budget session, with Ugadi serving as the likely timeline. While six vacancies exist, eight candidates have emerged as frontrunners for ministerial berths. Among them are Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, P. Sudarshan Reddy, and Prem Sagar Rao. Additionally, Kadiam Srihari, Gaddam Vivek, and Addanki Dayakar are being considered from the Scheduled Caste community.

Vijayashanti likely to secure cabinet position

Speculation is also rife about the inclusion of a minority community representative, with MLC Ameer Ali Khan reportedly under consideration. A notable development is the potential appointment of actress-turned-politician M. Vijayashanti under the women’s quota. Currently, only two women—Konda Surekha and D. Seethakka—serve in the Revanth Reddy cabinet. Vijayashanti is believed to be actively lobbying for the third position, signaling a broader effort to enhance female representation in the Telangana government. With the cabinet expansion now imminent, all eyes are on the final list of ministers, which is expected to shape the political and administrative course of the Revanth Reddy-led government in the coming months.