Posted 12/25/2023, 4:43:16 AM
Revanth Reddy Overcomes Inner-Party Resistance to Become Congress' CM Face Against KCR
- Revanth Reddy rose to CM position after facing opposition from own party members due to his TDP past
- Vowed to defeat KCR after getting arrested in 2015 cash-for-vote scam that made him KCR's bete noire
- Connected with people through speeches and "Haath Se Haath Jodo Yatra" to convince voters to give Congress a chance
- Took steps like removing barricades at CM workplace to cultivate image of accessible CM
- Faced opposition from Congress seniors Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy who contested his CM candidacy