South Indian States Must Unite Against Modi's '3-D Policy', Says CM Revanth Reddy
In a fiery address at the 'What India Thinks Today' (WITT) Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy called for a united front among south Indian states to combat what he termed the "3-D policy" of the Narendra Modi government. He described this policy as a deliberate strategy involving delimitation, devolution, and discrimination, aimed at marginalizing southern regions in national politics.
'Do or Die' Situation for South India
Revanth Reddy emphasized that the situation is critical, labeling it a "do or die" scenario. He alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is intentionally implementing this policy to perpetrate injustice against south India. Specifically, he pointed to a proposed formula for a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats, which he called a conspiracy and a "final bullet" the Modi government intends to use against the southern states.
"The PM wants to widen the gap between the number of Lok Sabha seats between north and south Indian states," Revanth stated. He warned that if this formula is adopted, the support of south Indian states would become unnecessary for forming a government at the Centre, as just five north Indian states could provide enough MPs to secure a majority.
Historical Context and Proposed Solutions
Revanth Reddy criticized the lack of representation for south India in top national positions over the past 12 years of Modi's rule, noting that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman is the sole exception among the top 10 roles, including the PM, President, and Lok Sabha Speaker. He contrasted this with past Congress governments, which he said balanced power by appointing a President from the south when the PM was from the north, fostering a sense of national unity.
He also faulted the proposed all-party meeting on delimitation, arguing it should have been convened before any decisions were made. As a solution, Revanth suggested that delimitation should increase Lok Sabha seats while maintaining the current ratio or difference between north and south India, to ensure fairness and prevent further marginalization.
Political Rivalries and Foreign Policy Criticisms
Addressing political dynamics, Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP does not trust its own leaders from south India, citing examples like Venkaiah Naidu not being allowed to become President. He claimed that despite having MPs from Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala, the party has withheld top positions from them.
On foreign policy, the CM accused the Modi government of failures that have led to shortages in essential resources like LPG gas, petrol, and diesel, putting the country at risk.
Future Electoral Strategies
When asked about his main rivals in upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections, Revanth Reddy expressed a desire for the BRS and BJP to unite, so he could defeat them together. He described their alliance as a "Fevicol bond" and assured that Congress cadres are preparing to combat this combine. He clarified that while KCR is a political rival, there is no personal animosity involved.
Revanth reiterated his commitment to reviving efforts to bring together chief ministers of south Indian states, following an earlier initiative by MK Stalin that stalled. He stressed that south India must unite, fight for justice, or be prepared to die fighting for it, underscoring the urgency of the issue.
