‘Jaipal Reddy was the architect of Telangana formation’

Revanth Reddy recalls former Union minister’s contribution on his second death anniversary

Telangana Congress president A. Revanth Reddy termed the late S. Jaipal Reddy as the architect of Telangana formation, who impressed upon Sonia Gandhi the need to fulfil the promise made to the people. ‘It was Mr. Jaipal Reddy who played a crucial role in ensuring that Hyderabad and its resources remained with Telangana when the new State was being carved out. He is a gentleman who never claimed his contribution, but political circles realise how important his role was,” Mr. Revanth Reddy said after visiting Mr. Jaipal Reddy’s memorial, marking his second death anniversary. Mr. Jaipal Reddy’s name definitely figures in the great political figures of Telangana after P.V. Narasimha Rao, he said, recalling in his 50-year political career he was never tainted with any corruption charges despite holding high offices in the country. Hyderabad Metro Rail was his contribution to the city and the Kalwakurthy project that benefits Mahabubnagar district.