Poll code: YSR statue masked

                                                              

With the election code in force, statues of former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy installed at three places in the city have been masked.

Passersby watched with amusement even as the departmental staff climbed up the pedestal of the bronze statues at RDO Office junction, TUDA Circle and Thummalagunta Circle to drape a veil over the face this evening.

This is said to be in tune with the orders clamped by the authorities to veil statues of political leaders and symbols that stand as an icon of any political outfit.

The code came into effect on Wednesday and officials swung into action on Thursday.

The ‘masking' episode emerged as one of the major steps taken by the officialdom as part of ensuring what is termed as a ‘level playing field'.

Meanwhile, YSR Congress Party activists expressed anguish at the officials throwing a veil over the statue of their beloved leader, while leaving the Rajiv Gandhi statue at MCT Circle and NTR Statue at Town Club without a cover.

 from hindu