Hyderabad: Leader of Opposition Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Tuesday ridiculed the Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s claim that he read nearly 80,000 books. He said KCR should have used simple mathematics before making such a false claim. Even if we assume that KCR would have started reading books from the age of 11, then he would need to read 14 hours every day to finish 80,000 books at an average of four hours per book.

If KCR’s claim on reading 80,000 books is true, then he truly deserves entry into the Guinness Book of World Records, he said. Addressing a press conference along with MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy at Congress Legislature Party office here, Shabbir Ali said he was a bit surprised after hearing KCR's speech at the valedictory function of orientation programme of TRS workers on Monday wherein the TRS chief spoke about morality, ethics, commitment, corruption and good governance.

“KCR appeared like a changed man, when he spoke about morals, ethics and corruption. However, within 40 minutes after of the conclusion of the event, KCR changed his colours and addressed a public meeting in Ibrahimpatnam which was organised by local MLA Manchireddy Kishan Reddy, who defected to TRS from TDP. Is it not unethical to promote defections in other parties?” he asked.

Stating that so far, KCR has lured 12 MLAs and 13 MLCs to his party-fold, Shabbir Ali blamed KCR for practicing most unethical politics ever. “If KCR really believes in ethics and morals, then he should ask all 12 MLAs to resign and seek fresh mandate,” he demanded. Similarly, he said the Chief Minister should disclose all his assets which he accumulated since 2001, after floating TRS.

“In his affidavit filed before the Election Commission, KCR disclosed the assets of Rs 85.98 lakh while contesting from Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat in 2004 elections. His assets grew to Rs 15.15 crore by 2014 elections. KCR should explain as to how his assets and properties increased by almost 17 times in just one decade,” he said.