Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has reviewed preparations for the upcoming Invest Telangana Global Summit and directed officials to expedite arrangements. He emphasised inter-departmental coordination, infrastructure completion and plans to make Hyderabad Square a vibrant cultural attraction.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of blocking entry to foreign delegates invited to the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad despite them having valid visas. He defended Rahul Gandhi's participation in the event, criticised the BJP and BRS for opposing key state initiatives, and said the summit aims to discuss democracy, investment, infrastructure and environment.
Civil society groups and resident welfare associations have urged the Telangana government to postpone the Invest Telangana Global Summit, citing drought in 365 mandals across 31 districts. They say resources earmarked for the event should instead support relief efforts.
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy invited domestic and global defence and aerospace companies to invest in the state, highlighting its growing role in India's indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.
