Indications are clear that all is not will with Nandamuri family.
Pitching in to the flexi struggle, Nandamuri Harikrishna said NTR is a popular personality and anyone can use his picture. The reaction comes close on the heels of his younger brother Balakrishna questioning the use of the picture of NTR in flexi banners at YSRCP meetings.
Harikrishna, father of Junior NTR, said we cannot take objection to some fan putting up NTR’s picture on a flexi banner. He also had a dig at his brother for his remark that there will be dire consequences on Jr NTR for allowing his picture on the flexi banners. “We should also work towards saving the party instead of concentrating on other things,” he said adding that we should go to people who will give the final verdict.
NTR pictures being used has come in for serious debate among political circles.
While TDP blamed YSRCP for trying to hijack NTR image, YSRCP washed its hands off saying that it has nothing to do with the banners.
Party senior leader K Ramakrishnudu said, “We are in no way concerned with the issue. But I should remind N Balakrishna that even Purandeswari used NTR’s picture during her canvassing on behalf of the Congress party.”
Reacting to the statement sharply, Purandeswari said, NTR is a public figure and he is my father. I am proud of being his daughter and I have every right to use his picture and I believe in his ideals as well.”
Now Harikrishna also replying almost in the same tone, it remains to be seen what is in store.