Keeping his election promises in mind, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who recently took over the reins of the state for a second term, directed officials on Sunday to begin the process of forming two new districts, Mulugu and Narayanpet. KCR spoke to Principal Secretary (Revenue) Rajeshwar Tiwari and asked him to take necessary steps for the same.
In an official release, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that KCR also asked officials to initiate the process of formation of a new revenue division at Korutla and Ghattuppal mandal in Nalgonda District. The CM also said that Mallampally mandal in Bhupalapally District should be formed besides suggesting that the existing Gundala Mandal in Jangoan district be merged into Yadadri Bhuvangiri District.
In Bhanswada constituency, KCR suggested that Chanduru and Mosra divisions should be carved out, besides Ingurthy in Mahabubabad constituency. With the formation of the two new districts, Telangana's total count will go up to 33, from the 31 districts at present. KCR had promised to create the districts of Mulugu and Narayanpet while addressing campaign rallies in the state, ahead of the polls held on December 7. The CM had said that the process would be completed within three months of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) coming to power.