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Telangana made political history as A Revanth Reddy became the state’s first Congress Chief Minister. Accompanying this milestone, MLA Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka took oath as Deputy Chief Minister, marking the inaugural tenure of a Dalit in the role. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath at Hyderabad’s L B Stadium.
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Telangana Cabinet Ministers 2023
The newly sworn-in Telangana Cabinet comprises diverse and experienced leaders. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, known for his impassioned oratory, started his political journey with ABVP and later joined the TDP before aligning with the Congress. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, a key face in the Congress campaign, gained prominence through his ‘People’s March.’ Other notable ministers include N Uttam Kumar Reddy, a former Air Force pilot; Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, a five-time MLA; and activists-turned-politicians like Dansari Anasuya. The Cabinet reflects a mix of seasoned politicians and new entrants committed to Telangana’s development.
Telangana Cabinet Ministers 2023 List
The recently sworn-in Telangana Cabinet comprises diverse political figures:
No. | Minister | Background/Experience |
1. | Revanth Reddy | Known for impassioned oratory; started in ABVP, transitioned to TDP, and later joined Congress. |
2. | Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka | Current Deputy Chief Minister; played a crucial role in Congress’s resurgence, led impactful ‘People’s March.’ |
3. | N Uttam Kumar Reddy | Six-time MLA, former Air Force pilot; served as TPCC chief and housing minister in N Kiran Kumar Reddy’s cabinet. |
4. | Komatireddy Venkat Reddy | Five-time MLA from Nalgonda; prior experience as the Information Technology minister in Dr Y S Rajashekara Reddy’s Cabinet. |
5. | Ponnam Prabhakar | Dedicated Congress party worker; working president of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee. |
6. | Dansari Anasuya | Background in activism and law; joined Congress in 2017 after association with Janashakti Naxal group and TDP. |
7. | C Damodar Raja Narasimha | Former deputy chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh; held portfolios in higher education and agriculture. |
8. | D Sridhar Babu | Senior state party leader, AICC secretary; former minister for higher education and NRI affairs. |
9. | Thummala Nageshwara Rao | Worked with prominent CMs; joined Congress in 2023 after association with the BRS. |
10. | Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy | Joined Congress in 2023 after suspension from BRS; brings prior experience to the new Cabinet. |
11. | Konda Surekha | Former women’s and children’s welfare minister; joined Congress in 2018 after affiliations with YSRCP and BRS. |
12. | Jupally Krishna Rao | Joined Congress in 2023; previously served as a minister in the Cabinets of Dr Y S Rajashekar Reddy and N Kiran Kumar Reddy. |
Telangana Ministers Portfolios 2023
Brief Description about Recently Sworn-in Telangana Cabinet Ministers
- Revanth Reddy: The new Chief Minister, known for his impassioned oratory, initially engaged in politics as an ABVP leader before transitioning to the TDP and subsequently the Congress.
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka: The current Deputy Chief Minister and former CLP leader played a pivotal role in Congress’s resurgence through his impactful ‘People’s March’ during the previous Assembly.
- N Uttam Kumar Reddy: A six-time MLA and former Air Force pilot, he previously served as TPCC chief and held the position of housing minister in N Kiran Kumar Reddy’s cabinet.
- Komatireddy Venkat Reddy: A five-time MLA from Nalgonda, he brings prior experience as the Information Technology minister in Dr Y S Rajashekara Reddy’s Cabinet.
- Ponnam Prabhakar: A dedicated Congress party worker and the working president of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.
- Dansari Anasuya: With a background in activism and law, she joined Congress in 2017 after being associated with the Janashakti Naxal group and TDP.
- C Damodar Raja Narasimha: Former deputy chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, he held portfolios in higher education and agriculture.
- D Sridhar Babu: A senior state party leader, AICC secretary, and former minister for higher education and NRI affairs.
- Thummala Nageshwara Rao: Having worked with prominent CMs, he joined Congress in 2023 after being associated with the BRS.
- Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy: Joined Congress in 2023 after being suspended from BRS; he brings his experience to the new Cabinet.
- Konda Surekha: Former women’s and children’s welfare minister, she joined Congress in 2018 after affiliations with YSRCP and BRS.
- Jupally Krishna Rao: Joined Congress in 2023; he has previously served as a minister in the Cabinets of Dr Y S Rajashekar Reddy and N Kiran Kumar Reddy.
Telangana Ministers Portfolios 2023
Minister | Portfolios |
A Revanth Reddy (CM) |
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Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu (Dy CM) | Finance & Planning – Energy |
Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy | Irrigation – Food and Civil Supplies |
C Damodar Rajanarasimha |
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Komatireddy Venkat Reddy |
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Duddilla Sridhar Babu |
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Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy |
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Konda Surekha |
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Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) |
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Thummala Nageswara Rao |
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Ponnam Prabhakar |
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Jupally Krishna Rao |
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