Lok Satta to abstain from T-bypolls

Lok Satta on Tuesday announced that it is not interested to field nominees for the 10 seats in Telangana region scheduled for July 27. The byelections procedures were notified on Monday.

Lok Satta leaders Katari Srinivasa Rao, V Laxman Balaji and Bandaru Rammohan Rao jointly told newspersons  after marathon discussions, the party would abstain from participating in the elections.

The leaders said it is not fair for the party to contest elections at a time when the bifurcation issue is on the boil.

''Since all parties engaged in the byelections are either whipping up regional animosities or spreading falsehoods, the Lok Satta would advise its supporters to transcend parties and opt for candidates with integrity, commitment, and record of service,'' the leaders added.