Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comment inviting him to 'join' was not a political invitation but rather a call for collaboration on development. Reddy explained that their discussion focused on the progress of Telangana and the need for support from the central government, similar to what was extended to Gujarat during former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's tenure. He stressed the importance of a good relationship between the central and state governments for developmental purposes. However, Reddy also took the opportunity to criticize Modi's remarks made at a BJP public meeting, where he referred to the Congress party as 'MMC' (Muslim League, Maoist Congress), questioning the implications of such statements about citizens with differing ideologies. Reddy asserted that the Congress party values every life and does not support violence as a means of reform. Additionally, he condemned the BJP's austerity measures in response to the economic impact of ongoing conflicts, labeling it a failure of governance. Reddy urged the Prime Minister to convene a meeting with experts, including opposition members, to address these pressing issues and find effective solutions.