Hyderabad: Council chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy on Saturday called for a reshuffle of the cabinet, saying that a change in govt’s team will bring a sense of freshness after two and a half years in office.
In a chat with media persons in his chamber at the council, Sukender Reddy, who was nominted by BRS for the chairman post in 2019, said the existing cabinet should be reorganised and stressed the need to reduce infighting within Congress.
He also suggested that the monthly Cheyutha pension should be increased from the existing ₹2,000. The incumbent Congress govt is continuing schemes introduced during the KCR govt while also introducing some new schemes.
Maintaining discipline is crucial for Congress to strengthen its position and return to power in the next elections,” the chairman said. He supported the continuation of the Rythu Bharosa scheme but said its benefits should be limited to eligible beneficiaries. On the disciplinary action issue against party veteran and planning board vice-chairman G Chinna Reddy, Sukender Reddy said it would have been better if Chinna Reddy had not spoken so openly.
“Failure to act against leaders who cross the party line could damage the party. A greater discipline should be enforced. The party leadership should control internal leaks. “Chief minister A Revanth Reddy is young and enthusiastic. He should be allowed to work without obstacles. Everyone should cooperate with him. The CM should have the freedom to function. There is no dissatisfaction among common people over govt’s schemes, but the programmes need to be publicised more effectively,” he added.