Sonia Gandhi Shows Support for New Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at Swearing-In
• Sonia Gandhi stood by Revanth Reddy's side during his swearing-in ceremony, signaling her support for his elevation as CM
• Sonia is revered as 'Sonia amma' in Telangana for her role in the state's formation, so her presence boosted his popularity
• Her presence also showed the Gandhi family backing Reddy over other senior Congress leaders who wanted the CM post
• Sonia had called on Telangana voters in a video message just before the election, asking them to vote Congress
• The Congress finally won Telangana after 9 years, having failed to capitalize on its role in the state's birth in the first election in 2014