Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore [1] during a visit to Hyderabad, Telangana, on Sunday.
The event marks a moment of visible cooperation between the central government and the state administration led by the opposition Congress party. This interaction suggests a pragmatic approach to governance despite the political divide between the two leaders.
During the proceedings, Modi shared a candid moment with Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy (Congress). The Prime Minister made a light-hearted comment urging Reddy to join the central government, which prompted smiles and conversation between the two men.
Modi used the platform to emphasize the importance of coordination between state and central authorities to ensure the success of regional infrastructure. He highlighted the scale of the new investments as a means to drive growth in the region.
In a detailed reflection on federal funding, Modi referenced his tenure as Gujarat's chief minister. "Whatever, the central government (under former prime minister Manmohan Singh) gave Gujarat in 10 years (when Modi was Gujarat CM), I am also ready to give you… But the state will then be left with half of what it is securing from the Centre now," Modi said.
The Prime Minister indicated that the current level of central support is critical for the state's development. He suggested that the existing partnership provides more resources than previous models of state-center relations.
The six projects [1] are intended to enhance the local economy, and improve public services in Hyderabad. The atmosphere of the visit remained cordial, characterized by the exchange of smiles and witty jabs between the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister.
“Six projects worth Rs 9,400 crore [1]”
The cordiality between PM Modi and CM Revanth Reddy indicates a strategic effort to decouple regional development from partisan politics. By pairing significant financial investments with personal rapport, the central government aims to maintain stability and project a collaborative image in Telangana, even while maintaining a competitive political stance.
