CM KCR emphasises the need for a perceptible change in functioning of municipal bodies

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Tuesday said the onus of developing urban areas in Telangana State as ideal towns and cities in the country was on the newly elected mayors, chairpersons, councillors, ward members and corporators. Terming them as the future leaders of the State, he emphasised the need for a perceptible change in functioning of municipal bodies to improve living conditions in urban areas.

“The term municipality has become synonymous with drainage, dirt and garbage. ‘Baldia’ (municipality) became a second name for corruption. It is often referred among the people that ‘Baldia Aaya, Khaya, Peeya, Chaldiya’ (municipal staff came, ate, drank and left). We must ensure transparency to change this view of the people. There should be a non-corrupt system in place. The towns’ progress should be based on proper planning. It should not be haphazard. It should be in your hands to change the towns and cities as the best ones in the country,” the Chief Minister



said.

Addressing the State level municipal conference at the Pragathi Bhavan here, the Chief Minister gave a piece of his mind to the public representatives and educated them about duties and responsibilities. Laced with examples, he explained to them on how public representatives should conduct themselves in public life. He recalled the rough path and hardwork that the previous generation of politicians underwent during the colonial rule and early years of independence.

“Now, politics has become easy and simple due to the prevailing situation in the State and in the country. During the British colonial regime and later after independence, politics then meant facing difficulties, doing hard work, suffering jail terms and some times even sacrificing one’s life. We are indulging in comfortable politics while immersing ourselves in nation building activity. Those who understand these differences, will thrive in politics by earning name and fame,” he opined.