Telangana CM KCR's speech key points

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao took part in the Independence Day celebrations for the first time as a CM of the newly formed state.

Here are highlights from his maiden I-Day speech...

• Festive atmosphere filled the air as the historic Golkonda fort was decked up for the occasion

• Security arrangements were elaborate with Telangana state police and Central Paramilitary personnel being deployed for the same

• KCR greets Telangana citizens after unfurling the National Flag

• He said investors had been approached to make sure Brand Hyderabad gets a makeover

• Security a top priority, asserted KCR.

• KCR announces 15% reservation for the Muslim community

• Allocates Rs 1000 crore for educational development in state

• The Telangana CM asserted that the proposed intensive household survey was for the security of workers and not to oppress people from other states

• A Veterinary institution named after PV Narasimha Rao proposed

• 50,000 employment opportunities under Telangana public service Commission

• Every household in Telangana will be provided water connection