Anumula Revanth Reddy, the Telangana Congress chief celebrated for steering the party to a resounding victory in the November 30 Assembly polls, has emerged as the preferred choice for Chief Minister, according to media reports. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi confirmed the decision, asserting that Mr. Reddy has been selected for the pivotal position. The decision materialized during a crucial meeting in Delhi attended by Rahul Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and general secretary KC Venugopal, among other prominent figures.
Despite the notable success of the Congress in the recent polls under Reddy's leadership, the 54-year-old leader encountered considerable opposition within the party on his path to securing the top post. The scheduled swearing-in ceremony, originally planned for the previous afternoon, faced postponement after a faction of state Congress veterans expressed dissent over the choice of Anumula Revanth Reddy as the Chief Minister. The development reflects the internal dynamics and challenges within the Telangana Congress, even in the wake of their electoral triumph.