AP Minister accuses KCR of encouraging hatred

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Municipal Administration P Narayana on Monday accused Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of creating enmity among the Telugu speaking people.

Speaking to media persons after filing his nomination papers for the post of MLC here, Narayana alleged that injustice was being done to the people of Seemandhra living in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana. He said the properties of Seemandhra people were being targeted by declaring them as illegal structures. The contribution and investment of Seemandhra people in development of Hyderabad is being completely ignored, he alleged.

Narayana said that a representation has already been made to Governor ESL Narasimhan in this regard and he has assured to look into the same. Stating that people of Seemandhra were facing several challenges, he blamed KCR for the same. On the other side, he claimed that AP Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has been working to resolve the problems being faced by Telugu speaking of both the States.

Replying to a question on whether the TDP has launched 'Operation Aakarshan' to attract leaders from other parties into the TDP, he denied of any such move and said many leaders like Nellore Mayor Abdul Aziz of YSRCP themselves are joining the party due to the policies of Chandrababu Naidu.