Regional parties, regardless of the state, often operate in a monarchical fashion.
For the past decade, the people of Telangana have predominantly witnessed the faces of KCR and KTR on flex banners along the roads of Hyderabad. Many are unaware of how other ministers look. A similar situation prevails in Andhra Pradesh, where only Jagan Mohan Reddy's face is prominently featured, overshadowing other ministers and leaders.
In a comparable manner, during the TDP rule, only the faces of Chandrababu and Lokesh were prominently displayed on publicity materials.
However, with the Congress now in power in Telangana State, there seems to be a return to the older days where every minister is receiving due importance not only on road-side flex banners but also in making announcements related to their respective portfolios.
Observing the roads, we come across banners featuring nearly every minister extending Sankranthi wishes.
Apart from this, presently, there is a noticeable shift, exemplified by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who is enabling his ministers to engage with the media regarding matters pertaining to their respective departments.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, overseeing the finance portfolio, conducted a press briefing in Delhi recently, discussing the state's financial situation, with Revanth alongside him observing the proceedings.
Similarly, the irrigation minister, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, addressed the media in Delhi on the Palamuru Rangareddy project, with the Chief Minister present.
Ministers in the Congress government are relishing this transformation and are operating autonomously, no longer waiting for the Chief Minister's endorsement to discuss their departments, a departure from the practices observed during the previous regime.
Experiencing the true authority of a ministry is achievable only with the Congress, and this has once again been demonstrated under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
