Kishan Reddy Rebukes Chief Minister Over Engineering Graduate Slur

The controversy erupted after the Chief Minister criticized the employability of current engineering cohorts during a Hyderabad event on Thursday. Revanth Reddy asserted that many graduates lack basic professional skills, such as drafting a simple job application, and suggested their academic focus creates an unrealistic reluctance to accept entry-level roles. Opposition figures, including the BJP and BRS, immediately seized on the characterization, accusing the Chief Minister of insulting the state's educated youth.

Following the backlash, the Chief Minister pivoted to educational reform, announcing a program to send government teachers on foreign study tours. Modeled after the overseas training provided to IAS and IPS officers, the initiative aims to expose educators to global teaching standards in countries like Finland and Germany. Revanth Reddy maintained that his administration is prioritizing long-term quality improvements, framing the investment in teachers as a commitment to the state's future rather than a political maneuver.