Hyderabad, May 18 -- An off-the-cuff remark by Telangana Minister for Environment and Forests Konda Surekha has kicked up a big political row in the State.

Surekha had said, "Usually, ministers take money to clear files, but not me. I ask companies to participate in community service."

She was speaking at a function for a building to be built by a private firm at Government Girls Junior College in Krishna Colony, Warangal, under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Aurobindo Pharma Foundation had come forward to construct the building and other facilities.

Outspoken Surekha in a bid to explain her honesty said," Whenever files come to Ministers from companies, they take money to clear the same. But I don't take money. Instead, asked ...