Telangana BJP Chief Calls for Nationalism, Slams State Government on Youth Promises

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, speaking at the NaMo Gen Z Conclave in Hyderabad on Tuesday, called on the youth to embrace nationalism and accused the state government of failing to deliver on its promises to young people.

Rao said that Gen Z and the youth in India believe in democracy, development, and nationalism. He expressed concern over attempts by some political parties to replicate protest styles seen in countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh.

Drawing on historical examples, he noted that India withstood invasions from the Mughals to the British, yet its ethos, culture, and civilisational values remained intact. “That is the strength of this country,” he said. He added that the present generation has seen the work, commitment, and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stands by him.

Rao maintained that the need of the hour is not socialism or communism but nationalism. “Every youngster must be guided by nationalism and love for the country,” he said, citing Japan and Israel as nations that built strength through a strong sense of national identity.

The BJP leader criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, questioning the status of key promises such as a job calendar, fee reimbursement, and unemployment allowance. He alleged that the government was focused on “commissions and contracts” and had not delivered on the aspirations of young people.

Rao said that although Telangana was formed with hopes of jobs and opportunities, both the BRS and Congress governments had failed to meet these expectations. He called on young people to oppose what he described as a betrayal by the state government.

He expressed confidence that the youth of Telangana are “nationalist by nature” and seek development. He added that delimitation could create more opportunities for them in politics.

Highlighting the Centre’s initiatives, Rao said the Modi government had focused on enabling youth to become job creators through programmes such as Startup India, Stand-Up India, Skill India, and Mudra Yojana. Citing growth in the education sector, he said medical colleges increased from 387 to 818, and MBBS seats from about 51,000 to 1.28 lakh.

Similarly, IIT student strength rose from 65,000 to 1.35 lakh, while the number of IIITs and IISERs also expanded. Higher education enrolment increased from 3.42 crore to over 4.46 crore, and the unemployment rate declined from around 6% in 2014 to 3.1%, below the global average of 4.8%, added Rao.