High Command To Decide On Cabinet Expansion: Congress

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, who is currently on a visit to Delhi, today said that the party high command would make the final decision regarding the expansion of the State cabinet.

During an interaction with media persons, he also said that over 50% of the population is satisfied with public administration in Telangana.

"I don't believe 100% of the people will ever be happy with any governance. But I can confidently say that the majority are satisfied with the performance of the State government," he claimed.

Discussing the actions of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA), he explained that HYDRA did not differentiate between the rich and the poor, and would take action against anyone encroaching on ponds and other water bodies.

On education, Vikramarka said that the government planned to construct integrated schools on 25 acres of land in each Assembly constituency across Telangana.

Addressing farmers' issues, he mentioned that the process to implement the Rythu Bharosa scheme and provide bonuses on paddy had been initiated, and they would that start being distributed from Sankranti.

Responding to the Telangana Thalli statue controversy, he said that the State had no official statue in the past, and accused the previous BRS government of failing to take any initiative to install one.

Regarding the recurring food poisoning incidents in the government schools, the Deputy CM said, "From December 14 onwards, ministers, MLAs and officials will dine with parents and students in hostels across the State to monitor the quality of food served to the students."