Sonia Gandhi greeted the people of Telangana on Statehood Day and wished for its rapid development and bright future.

He recorded the video message which was played at the main official function to mark the 10th Telangana Formation Day at the Parade Ground in Secunderabad.

The state government had invited her to the function but she could not attend it due to health reasons.

Saying that the people of Telangana have entrusted the Congress with the responsibility of building a prosperous and developed Telangana, she said she considers it her duty to fulfill all those dreams.

"Today on this auspicious occasion, I want to assure all of you that the Telangana Congress government under the leadership of Revanth Reddy will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling its guarantees," she said.

Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to the countless martyrs of Telangana who sacrificed their lives for the formation of the great state.

“In 2004 in Karimnagar, I had promised the people of Telangana that Congress would fulfill their dream. After my statement, discontent spread within our party and many people left our party, but your courage and determination gave me the strength and inspiration to fulfill the dream,'' he said.

The Congress leader said that in the last 10 years, the people of Telangana have given him a lot of respect and affection.

In the main official function, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy hoisted the national flag and took salute from the police contingents.

This is the first state foundation day after Congress came to power in the state in December last year.