Thursday, 19 June 2025: A wrap of news and developments in Telangana – Congress leaders marked Rahul Gandhi’s birthday at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan with GHMC sanitation workers in a heartfelt event led by Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
Published Jun 19, 2025 | 7:42 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 19, 2025 | 7:42 PM
Rahul Gandhi’s birthday celebrated with sanitation workers in Hyderabad
Synopsis: A remarkable archaeological discovery is underway in Kodada village, Telangana, where nine sets of Eastern Chālukya copper plates have been found. As monsoon rains begin, R&B Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has directed officials to expedite road repairs across Telangana
Rahul Gandhi’s Birthday is Celebrated with Sanitation Workers
Rahul Gandhi’s birthday was celebrated at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan, with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka leading the event alongside GHMC sanitation workers from the Khairatabad zone. The occasion saw participation from Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud, TPCC leader Dr. P. Vinay Kumar, and others.
In a touching gesture, the Deputy CM cut a specially made cake with the workers, personally feeding pieces to sanitation staff Manjula and Kalavathi, who then returned the gesture. The celebrations continued with a community feast (Sahapankti Bhojanam), where the leaders and workers shared a meal in unity.
The highlight of the event came as the workers extended blessings to Rahul Gandhi, expressing their hope that he would one day lead the nation as Prime Minister, following in the footsteps of his grandmother, Indira Gandhi and father, Rajiv Gandhi.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatii Mallu and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar celebrate Rahul Gandhi’s birthday
Ancient Voices from Kodada: Chālukya Copper Plates Under Preservation
A discovery is unfolding in Kodada village, Telangana, where nine sets of copper plates linked to the Eastern Chālukya dynasty of Vengi have been unearthed. Currently housed with the Department of Heritage, Telangana, these plates are undergoing meticulous chemical treatment by the Science Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad.
Each set carries a seal featuring a majestic bull and the inscription Svasti Tribhuvanāṁkuśa—a phrase evoking prosperity across the three worlds, and a hallmark of Eastern Chālukya royal authority.
These plates are not just metal—they are time capsules, echoing the administrative, religious, and political life of a once-powerful dynasty. Their preservation offers historians a rare glimpse into early medieval Deccan history.
Special appreciation goes to the Director and the dedicated team at the Department of Heritage, Telangana, for their invaluable role in safeguarding this cultural treasure.
Copper Plates in Kodad
“Good Roads – Symbols of Development”: R&B Minister Issues Monsoon Action Plan
With the monsoon setting in, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has issued strict directives to R&B officials to swiftly address the condition of roads across Telangana. Emphasising urgency, he called for immediate completion of pending patchworks, especially at the village level.
He stressed on-site inspections of bridges and culverts and directed the setup of control rooms linked to the R&B headquarters at Erramanzil. Highlighting road safety, he urged awareness to prevent damage from unregulated tractor movement, particularly by KG wheels.
A comprehensive report is expected within a week. “Let’s move forward with the slogan ‘Good roads – symbols of development!’” he declared, crediting CM Revanth Reddy’s vision and calling on officials to make the department a game changer.
Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy
