CPI to go alone in by-polls campaign

Communist Party of India state secretary K Narayana on Saturday stated that his party would go for the by-elections campaign individually.

Talking to media persons at his party office, Narayana stated that the party would not go along with Telangana Political Joint Action Committee during the campaign though it supports the JAC.

Regarding liquor auctions, Narayana said that his party would attack the auction centres during the invitation of tenders for the same in next two months. He warned the government of serious consequences if it does not change the policy on liquor auction.

Justifying the disqualification of 17 MLAs from the State Assembly by Speaker Nadendla Manohar under the Anti Defection Law, he said that the delay in initiating action on the rebel MLAs has brought disrepute to the Speaker’s post.

Narayana also expressed regrets for his unsavory comments against Minister for Heavy Industries Dr J Geetha Reddy and apologised for the remarks. Earlier, Naryana has stated that Geetha Reddy knew nothing about her portfolio and her entire focus was on looking beautiful.