AP Govt orders removal of former CM and ministers' photos from official websites
Officials have been directed to remove all pictures of former CM, ex-ministers and other political functionaries.
![AP Govt orders removal of former CM and ministers photos from official websites AP Govt orders removal of former CM and ministers photos from official websites](https://www.newstap.in/h-upload/2024/06/08/1629012-ap-govt-order.webp)
AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh Government has directed the removal of photographs of the former Chief Minister and ministers, including political functionaries, from the State Government's official websites.
In a circular issued by Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, all Special Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Secretaries have been instructed to ensure the removal of these photographs from the official websites of their respective departments and organizations. "As this was already done upon the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, they are requested to ensure these photographs remain removed until further instructions," Suresh Kumar stated.
Officers and staff responsible for managing the websites in their administrative departments have been asked to strictly comply with these instructions to prevent any lapses or mischief.
All departments of Andhra Pradesh, including the Secretariat and all Heads of Departments (HODs), have been asked to take immediate necessary action to implement this directive.