Hans news service Wanaparthy

Formerminister and party deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, saying that when corruption wasexposed, Ponguleti resorted to abusive language, insults, and made-up stories in defence. :Ponguleti himself admitted that the CM and all ministers are corrupt,” said Rao, challenging him to accept his mistake and apologise to the public.

Speaking at a press meet in Nagapur village of Revalli mandal on Thursday, he fired at Reddy. “We heard Ponguleti’s arrogant words even in the highly sacred Secretariat. Despite being near the Ambedkar statue, Birla Mandir, temple, mosque, and church, he spoke only lies, instead of truth. His frustration is evident.”

“Ponguleti has gone into defence mode. He spoke not as a State minister, but like the head of Raghava Constructions. He is trying to protect his son. He thought he could escape by telling fabricated stories. He himself concluded that not only he, but all ministers are corrupt,” said Rao. “The CM himself said that corruption in Raghava Constructions was identified by officials and fines were imposed.