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Hyderabad: Union minister of state for home G. Kishan Reddy on Monday assured the state government of his support to protect the brand image of Hyderabad.

“Hyderabad has a brand image like Bengaluru does. We need to protect that image. Our role (role of officials) is crucial in protecting the image, whether it is in terms of good roads or beauty or civic amenities,” Mr Reddy told officials“As a minister, I extend my full cooperation to you (officials) in that regard,” he said in a meeting with state government officials.

Mr Reddy lauded the efforts being put in by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in keeping the city tidy. He appreciated the city police for maintaining law and order.

Mr Reddy, who is on a four-day visit to Telangana state and Andhra Pradesh, arrived here on June 7. He accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Tirupati on June 9. He was given a massive welcome when he reached Hyderabad for the first time after taking oath as Union minister of state for home.