Hyderabad, March 5 -- union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Thursday visited Chacha Nehru Nagar slum here and interacted with the residents to understand their problems.
Accompanied by officials, the minister inspected the area and directed authorities to address civic issues raised by the locals. He also participated in an awareness programme on child marriage organised by residents and administered a pledge against the practice.
Kishan Reddy said child marriage is not only a social evil but also a violation of law, and called upon society to work together to eradicate the practice.
Later speaking to the media, he alleged that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is facing a severe financial crisis under the Congres...