HYDERABAD, MAY 29, 2024: Chief Minister Sri A Revanth Reddy holds review to finalize the Telangana State emblem at his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Noted artist Rudra Rajesam, Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao, Professor Kodandaram, Addaki Dayakar, JAC leader Raghu, CM’s advisor Vem Narender Reddy, MLAs and others were present. The new state emblem is being designed to reflect the Telangana struggle and sacrifices.
The new emblem will be unveiled on 10th state formation day celebrations on June 2. The new emblem will replace the one adopted in 2014 when Telangana came into being as the 29th state.
The Congress government, which came to power in December 2023, decided to replace the existing emblem which depicts Kakatiya Kala Thoranam and Charminar, the symbols of Kakatiya and Qutb Shahi dynasties. The CM decided to to change the emblem as he believes that the existing one symbolises the aristocracy and dictatorship of past rulers.
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