Congress to challenge Somesh Kumar posting as Chief Advisor

Telangana Congress President Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said that they would approach the court against the appointment of former Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar as the Chief Advisor to Chief Minister K ChandraSekhar Rao."How can CM KCR appoint him for three years when the tenure of the BRS government will come to an end in December this year.

Somesh Kumar has given a cabinet Rank post exceeding the limit of retired officer being given such a rank ", he said.

The State Congress Chief announced that nine declarations will be released before the official release of the Congress partys manifesto on September 17.In a free-wheeling chat with the media on Wednesday, Revath stated that the declarations will cater to diverse sections of the society such as OBC, SC, STs, minorities, and women, while also saying that the release of the manifesto at the last minute does not allow for a fair discussion on important issues."Notifications for jobs will be issued on June 2 every year and filled by September 17.If EAMCET, NEET and other exams can be held on schedule why can’t these exams be held," he said while elaborating on the youth declaration.Proper skilling has the potential to create jobs for 10 lakh youth as nurses, he informed, citing the Philippines as an example.