BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao at the 10th Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers (FMAE) National Student Motorsports Competition 2025 at Coimbatore on Saturday.
HYDERABAD
Working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former minister of Telangana for IT and Industries K.T. Rama Rao has said that the successful hosting of India’s first-ever Formula-E race in Hyderabad in the past had symbolised Telangana’s arrival on the global stage as a hub for innovation, clean mobility and advanced technology.
Speaking as the chief guest at the 10th Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers (FMAE) National Student Motorsports Competition 2025 at Coimbatore on Saturday, he said the Formula-E event was not merely a spectacle but a statement of intent. “When the world’s fastest electric cars raced on Hyderabad’s streets, it proved that Telangana is ready for the future. The event generated nearly ₹700 crore in economic activity and drew international attention to the city’s technological capabilities”, he noted.
Stating that the Formula-E race was only the beginning of a larger journey, he said the foundation was laid and Hyderabad would soon emerge as the hub of India’s Mobility Valley. “Motorsport is not just about bikes, cars or speed; it is about testing limits, pushing boundaries and discovering how far one can go”, he said.
He also shared a message for Gen Z, urging the younger generation to seek impact over income, authenticity over authority and to maintain a hunger for speed and scale. “It is you who will drive India forward,” he told the students. Concluding his speech, he quoted a line from a recent Formula-1 movie – “Hope is not a strategy. Create your own breaks”.
Published – October 12, 2025 12:26 am IST
