Hyderabad,  May 10, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s light-hearted remark to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during a public event has triggered political discussion across the country. The exchange came while Revanth Reddy was requesting greater support from the Centre for Telangana’s development projects, drawing a comparison with the assistance Gujarat received during Modi’s tenure as chief minister.

Addressing the Prime Minister, Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to clear Telangana’s pending projects “with a big heart” and support the state’s growth in a similar manner to Gujarat. Responding to the request, Modi remarked, “So it is better that you ally with me only,” drawing laughter from the audience and quickly becoming a talking point in political circles.

The interaction highlighted the mix of political rivalry and administrative cooperation between the Congress-led Telangana government and the BJP-led Centre. While the comment was viewed by many as a humorous political statement, it also fueled speculation over the changing dynamics between regional and national leadership.

The moment has since gained attention on social media, with supporters and critics interpreting the remark in different ways. Despite political differences, the exchange reflected the continuing conversation around Centre-state relations and development-focused cooperation in Telangana.