Political warmth rises in Pulivendula as former MLCs commerce expenses

Former MLC and YSRCP chief S.V. Satish Kumar Reddy and TDP chief Mareddy Ravindranath Reddy (popularly generally known as B.Tech Ravi), additionally a former MLC, have locked horns, daring one another to show the opposite fallacious.

Mr. Satish Kumar Reddy, who served as Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council throughout the TDP regime (2014–2019), was a staunch opponent of the YS household for many years, having contested a number of instances in opposition to Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. His choice to modify sides and be part of the YSR Congress within the presence of Mr. Jagan forward of the 2024 elections got here as a political shock. Following his exit, the TDP fielded B.Tech Ravi as its candidate from Pulivendula.

The present row started after Mr. Satish Reddy allegedly made derogatory remarks in opposition to Minister for Education Nara Lokesh. Mr. Ravi objected strongly to the language used, warning of significant penalties—remarks Mr. Satish interpreted as a bodily risk.

Responding to the accusation, Mr. Ravi dismissed the declare, saying Mr. Satish was not “vital sufficient” within the constituency to be seen as a risk.

Although the problem gave the impression to be cooling down, Mr. Satish reignited tensions by criticising the State authorities over regulation and order and what he referred to as “political witch-hunting.” Mr. Ravi hit again by highlighting his long-standing affiliation with the TDP.

Adding to the strain, senior TDP chief and MLC Bhumireddy Ramagopal Reddy additionally waded into the controversy, warning Mr. Satish Reddy to “mend his methods.”