Summary:
However, it is seen as calculated political move as Naidu chose a tribal and a Muslim minority for induction into the cabinet. Another minority leader Chand Bhasha was also given the post of government whip in the cabinet rank. With the induction of Farooq and Sravan Kumar, the cabinet reached its full strength to 26 ministers.Expanding cabinet just before six months from the elections came as a surprise to many. “Though we cannot bring back young and dynamic leader like Kidari Sarveswara Rao, we are trying to fill the void by giving a chance to his son Sravan Kumar in the cabinet. Justifying his move he said Sravan is highly qualified and was preparing to appear for civil services..