HYDERABAD/VIJAYAWADA: Former CBI Joint Director VV Lakshminarayana on Monday deferred announcement of his new political party with Lok Satta Party founder Jayaprakash Narayan and leaders of some other parties inviting him to either join their parties or head them. Lakshminarayana, however, is likely to announce his new party in Vijayawada soon.
Though he deferred announcement of his political plans for now, the former CBI JD made it clear that he wold contest the next general elections in AP. When contacted by TNIE, his close aide said the new political party will be launched soon in Vijayawada. In most likelihood, the new party will contest Lok Sabha polls in both Telugu States, he said.
Speaking at Meet the Press in Hyderabad, Lakshminarayana shared the dais with Lok Satta Party leader Jayaprakash Narayan, AAP State convenor P Venkata Rama Rao and Telangana Praja Party leader Justice (retd) B Chandra Kumar.
He welcomed all like-minded political parties to join him. “After travelling through the 13 districts of AP, holding discussions with villagers and seeing their difficulties, I took the decision to join politics on October 6,” he said.
He further said, “Lok Satta Party, AAP and Telangana Praja Party leaders have extended their support to me. I am open to like-minded people who will help me in taking forward the mission for corruption-free government,” he said.
The key issues for him will be agriculture, education, health, development, gender equality and zero-budget politics to bring about a social change.
Lakshminarayana said, “There are several legislations that need to be changed. Framed long ago, some of the legislations do not apply in the present scenario. I wish to bring about a change. I can confidently talk about my plans for the development of the State. But I don’t comment on the changes others have brought.”
Asked if he will be able to bridge the gap between lawmakers and law followers, Lakshminarayana said, “I have been on both sides of the government, the people and the power. It is the duty of a politician to answer to the people when they ask him about his promises. I am for the people. I shall make concerted efforts for the betterment of my people.”
When asked about survival of his new political party in the long run, he said, “This is a long-drawn battle against corruption in the country. My aim is to eliminate corruption. We will be there till people’s problems disappear.”