Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy said that his government was ready to face and defeat the No Confidence Motion.
Talking to reporters in his chambers in the Assembly premises, the Chief Minister said his government had the required numbers and the No Trust Motion would be easily defeated. He also claimed that no party wanted his government to fall. However, some parties were trying to destabilise the government. He also claimed that No Confidence Motion would only strengthen his government.
The Chief Minister also ruled out adopting resolution on separate Telangana State. He said that the statehood issue was being resolved by the Centre and the role of State Assembly would come into picture after the Centre announces its decision.
When asked about the defiant MLAs, Kiran Kumar Reddy said that action would be taken against them as per the rules at an appropriate time.
Kiran Kumar Reddy also claimed that the Congress party would return to power after 2014 elections and would win more number of seats compared to 2009 elections. He said that the party would select the hardworking and sincere candidates for the next elections.
The Chief Minister evaded a direct reply on proposal to field former Indian Cricket Team captain Mohammad Azharuddin from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat. He said Azhar was his good friend. He also claimed that the Congress remained unaffected after the MIM severed its ties with the party. He said that the minorities in the State were still with the Congress party.