NELLORE: Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy lashed out at the YSRCP, accusing it of spreading false propaganda over the parole granted to A Srikanth.
Speaking to the media here on Saturday, he clarified that Srikanth’s father had approached him seeking help, and like any MLA, he issued a recommendation letter.
“It is quite common for MLAs to give letters on public requests. Authorities examine them, and take decisions as per rules. On July 16, officials rejected my letter as well as the one given by Gudur MLA P Sunil Kumar. On July 30, they granted parole to Srikanth on their own. The Home Minister herself stated that they are reviewing this issue,” he explained.
"If giving letters itself is wrong, how did former YSRCP MLAs Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy and Kiliveti Sanjeevaiah issue letters earlier for the same Srikanth, which even became the basis for granting him parole?" he asked.
"From now on, as long as I am an MLA, I will not give any letters pertaining to parole. Politics teaches lessons at every step, and I remain a lifelong student in politics," he said.
Countering allegations of corruption, he said, "If I had indulged in any shady dealings, why did I openly revolt against former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy 18 months before the YSRCP lost power? Why didn’t they take action against me then?"