Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao is no more a full-time chief minister now. He is only a caretaker chief minister and as such, he cannot use the government machinery for publicity in any manner.
So, the Congress party has naturally objected to the use of KCR’s pictures and also that of his cabinet ministers in government advertisements released the other day for the launch of second phase of Hyderabad metro rail from Ameerpet to LB Nagar.
"There must be a clear demarcation between a regular and caretaker government. A caretaker government must follow the conventions and court judgements on several dos and don’ts. It cannot misuse official machinery for self-publicity," Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) treasurer Gudur Narayana Reddy said.
He pointed out that a caretaker government is expected to perform routine acts of governance like salary and law and order.
"KCR had never shown any respect for the Constitution of India since beginning. He openly violated the Anti-Defection Law and Land Acquisition Act. Most of the Central Acts like Right to Education remained unimplemented in Telangana under TRS regime. Unfortunately, Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan had remained a mute spectator to these violations and never responded to several representations made by the opposition parties," he regretted.
“KCR is now trying to take advantage of the fact that there is no mention of 'caretaker government' in the Constitution. However, at least the Governor should behave responsibly and follow the precedents. It is unfortunate that the Governor took along all the caretaker ministers and other leaders of TRS party to inaugurate the Metro Rail Line,” he said.
Reddy feared that the free and fair elections were not possible if KCR is allowed to continue to as caretaker Chief Minister. Therefore, he reiterated the demand for imposition of President's Rule in Telangana till fresh elections are held.
