Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp attack on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders for failing to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities while continuing to receive salaries and perks, thus wasting taxpayers’ money.
BJP state Chief spokesperson & Media in-charge, N.V. Subash condemned former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) for repeatedly skipping Assembly sessions since losing power. Despite ruling for nearly a decade, KCR has barely attended the House, neglecting his duty as a legislator.
Similarly, Hyderabad Mayor Mrs Gadwal Vijayalakshmi has abstained from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) meetings for over 100 days, raising serious questions about governance and accountability.
“If they refuse to perform their duties, they have no moral right to draw salaries and enjoy perks, including security benefits,” Subash asserted.
“The Mayor’s absence is particularly concerning—what is she afraid of? Is she avoiding questions from her own party’s corporators about the city’s
Historical precedence shows that some of the former Chief Ministers of combined Andhara Pradesh also refrained from attending Assembly sessions after losing power.
The BJP demands that KCR and the Mayor immediately return their salaries and perks if they continue to evade their responsibilities. “BRS leaders often lecture about protecting public funds—now is the time for them to lead by example,” Subash said.
