Revanth Reddy finalises Telangana's new emblem

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held a review meeting at his residence in Jubilee Hills on Wednesday to finalise the Telangana State emblem.

Noted artist Rudra Rajesam, Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao, Professor Kodandaram, Addanki Dayakar, JAC leader Raghu, CM's advisor Vem Narender Reddy, MLAs and others are present.

The current emblem is a circular seal featuring the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam and Charminar, with the Sarnath Lion Capital above. It includes the text 'Telangana Prabhutvamu' in Telugu, 'Government of Telangana' in English, 'Telangana Sarkar' in Urdu, and' Satyameva Jayate' in Sanskrit. This emblem was designed by painter Laxman Aelay and adopted on June 2, 2014, by the newly formed government headed by K. Chandrashekar Rao.

After the Congress formed the government in December 2023, it decided to change Telangana's abbreviation from 'TS' to 'TG' in official usage. This change took effect on May 17 through a gazette notification.

The new emblem, finalised by the Chief Minister, will be unveiled on June 2 to mark the 10th anniversary of Telangana's formation. The Chief Minister stated that the new state emblem is designed to reflect the Telangana struggle and sacrifices.