Hans News Service
Anantapur
SeniorTelugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders on Thursday strongly condemned the remarks made by former YSRCP MLA Thopudurthi Prakash Reddy against IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh and Madakasira MLA MS Raju, labeling them contrary to democratic values.
In a strong show of solidarity, Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, former minister Dr Palle Raghunatha Reddy, and Kalyandurg MLA Amilineni visited Raju’s residence.
Speaking to the media, Dr Raghunatha Reddy emphasized that while political criticism is free in a democracy, it must remain within the bounds of decency.
He noted that personal attacks diminish public life and damage political traditions. MLA Amilineni demanded an immediate public apology from Thopudurthi, calling for action against provocative statements. Concurrently, Government Whip Kalava Srinivasulu criticized the YSRCP leaders for engaging in baseless personal tirades.
Addressing a press conference at Raju’s residence, Srinivasulu stated that Minister Nara Lokesh is aggressively focusing on bringing investments and driving state development.
He urged opposition leaders to act responsibly and offer constructive suggestions instead of making degrading allegations that lower the standard of
public discourse.
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MLA Amilineni demands a public apology from Thopudurthi, asserting that abusive language crosses political propriety and action must be taken against provocative statements
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Dr Palle Raghunatha Reddy reminded leaders of Anantapur’s rich political legacy, emphasizing that personal abuse erodes public confidence and political debate must remain issue-based
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Government Whip Kalava Srinivasulu stated that while Minister Lokesh is working tirelessly to attract global investments, theopposition’s baseless mudslinging only serves to divert attention from real public concerns