Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has publicly challenged the claims made by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the complete eradication of extreme poverty in Kerala. In a response to Vijayan's earlier letter, Reddy raised concerns about the validity of the declaration that Kerala would achieve this milestone by late 2025, questioning the existence of 64,006 families still receiving micro-plans for assistance. He emphasized the need for independent verification of the claims made by Kerala. Reddy also pointed out that Telangana's per capita income has reached ₹3.87 lakh (approximately $4,600 USD), surpassing that of several major states, including Kerala. He criticized the governance in Kerala, referencing unresolved issues such as the gold smuggling case linked to the chief minister's office. Looking ahead, Reddy outlined Telangana's vision to become a $1 trillion economy within a decade, highlighting key projects like the Future City near Hyderabad and the National Industrial Corridor at Zahirabad.