Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy left out of Cabinet, says politics is beyond power

After being left out of the Telangana Cabinet expansion, Rajgopal Reddy affirms his dedication to public service. In a social media post, he says politics is about rebuilding Telangana, not holding positions, and vows to continue his political journey

Hyderabad: Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, who was not included in the recent Cabinet expansion, extended his wishes to the newly appointed Ministers and reaffirmed his commitment to public service.

He stated that for him, politics is not about positions or power, but about rebuilding Telangana.

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“Even without a ministerial berth, I will continue to work for the people and strengthen the Congress party,” he said in a post on X.

తెలంగాణ కేబినెట్‌లో నూతనంగా నియమితులైన మంత్రులను హృదయపూర్వకంగా అభినందిస్తున్నాను. ప్రజలకు సేవ చేయడంలో వారికి సంపూర్ణ విజయం కోరుకుంటున్నాను.

నాకు రాజకీయాలు అంటే పదవులు గానీ, అధికారాలు గానీ కాదు. ప్రజల పట్ల నా నిబద్ధత, తెలంగాణ పునర్నిర్మాణం పట్ల నా కలలే నాకు ప్రేరణగా నిలిచాయి. అదే…

— Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy (@rajgopalreddy_K) June 11, 2025

Rajgopal Reddy remarked that working without an official position can often “be more powerful,” and reiterated his intent to stay at the forefront of public issues, advocating for citizens’ rights and voicing their concerns to the government. He emphasised that his political journey would continue despite such setbacks.

The post on X marked his first public response following the Cabinet expansion announcement on Sunday. Given that Rajgopal Reddy had publicly expressed confidence about securing a ministerial post on several occasions, speculation has mounted about his next move after being overlooked.