Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced the installation of the Telangana Thalli statue at the Secretariat on December 9, coinciding with the birthday of Sonia Gandhi and the anniversary of the state's formation announcement in 2009. During a site inspection, Reddy emphasized the statue's significance in reflecting Telangana's cultural identity and discussed design and space requirements with officials. The decision has sparked controversy, particularly from the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which argues that the site is more suitable for a Rajiv Gandhi statue, and has threatened to remove it if they regain power. Critics, including some Telangana intellectuals, have urged Congress leaders to reconsider the location of the Rajiv Gandhi statue. The Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to the installation amid ongoing political tensions surrounding the statue's placement.