The TRS government in Telangana came under attack from the opposition parties on Monday over "delay" in formation of a full-fledged cabinet, with the Congress and the BJP alleging violation of constitutional norms.

However, the ruling party dismissed the criticism, saying an exercise was on to streamline the administration and that the two-member cabinet would be expanded very soon.
K Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, was sworn-in as chief minister on December 13 after his Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) returned to power with a thumping majority in the assembly elections.
Along with him, Mohammad Mahmood Ali also took oath and was given the Home portfolio.
The Congress and the BJP alleged that even after more than seven weeks of the government taking charge, the absence of a full-fledged cabinet is a violation of Articles 163 and 164 of the Constitution, which deal with the council of ministers in states.

Taking aim at the government, AICC spokesperson Sravan Dasoju said there was a "dictatorial rule" in Telangana.

"The governor, who is supposed to be the custodian of the Constitution... he is playing a dubious role and the role of a puppet by not questioning the government...," he alleged