Minister For Information and Broadcasting J Geetha Reddy on Thursday categorically denied media reports that Chief Minister K Rosaiah had pulled up his cabinet colleagues over an alleged leakage of news.
Speaking to media persons at the Secretariat, Geetha Reddy denied the reports that Rosaiah was harsh with any minister in this regard.
Pointing out that incidents of 'leakage of news' occurred even during the time of the late Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Geetha Reddy stated that YSR used to ask ministers to desist from such practices. She added that Rosaiah had followed the former chief minister's example and had asked the ministers to refrain from such practices as well.
Geetha Reddy stated that the ministers, after taking the 'Oath Of Secrecy' at the time of being sworn-in, were expected to abide by the oath, and were expected to maintain secrecy as responsible ministers.
The I&B minister also made it clear that there were no regional differences among the ministers and that they worked perfectly in unison and coordination.
Earlier, the minister released a special issue of a fortnightly "Andarivadu", on the life and career of Chief Minister K Rosaiah.
The minister, on this occasion, recalled her association with Rosaiah, and described him as a man of integrity and a highly-experienced finance minister who had the record and distinction of presenting 16 budgets on the floor of the House.
Reddy further stated that he took over the reins of office after YSR's demise at a crucial time, and that he had filled the void with good governance.