Hyderabad, January 08 (INN): Handlooms and Textiles Minister P Shankar Rao on Saturday once again fired fresh salvo against Home Minister Sabitha India Reddy.
Talking to media persons at Secretariat, Shankar Rao alleged that Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has been collecting bribes to give postings in her department. Stating that he has clear evidence to prove his charge against the Home Minister, Shankar Rao alleged that Sabitha Indra Reddy has been misusing her official position and minting money with her post.
Dr Shankar Rao said that he had written a letter to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy in this regard. However, he did not got a favourable reply from the Chief Minister, he said adding that he would also write a letter to Director General of Police V V Dinesh Reddy seeking action. He is also planning to file a petition in the State High Court seeking probe.
As per the service rule, the officer has to continue in a posting for two years. However, without the completion of two years at one place, several officers have been transferred without clear reasons, he alleged.
The Minister also appealed to President Prathibha Patil to extend the tenure of Governor ESL Narasimhan which ended on January 6. Describing the Governor as an able administrator, he urged the President to continue his services for one more stint. (INN)