Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday stated that the state's Congress government was not dependent on the mercy of any political party for its survival, and that the party had the requisite numbers in the Assembly.
Talking to media persons on the Assembly premises, the MP expressed confidence that the state government would not collapse as long as Congress President Sonia Gandhi's leadership continues.
"I see no threat to the government led by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy. The government will continue to be in power till 2014," he asserted.
Hanumantha Rao also stated that the Congress government in the state is retaining its power due to the leadership of Sonia Gandhi, with the public voting for her policies and schemes.
He rubbished the statements made by a section of leaders that the Congress government came to power for the 2nd time only due to efforts of the former Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.
"I have great respect for the late YSR, but I will not agree to the statements that the Congress has managed to retain power only due to his efforts," stated Hanumantha Rao.
Reacting to the media reports of the High Court issuing notices to Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and his supporters for amassing wealth illegally, the Rajya Sabha member said that the case is at present before the Court. The High Court will initiate action against Jaganmohan Reddy, he stated.
"The law will take its own course of action, and there is no need to comment on the notices," said Hanumantha Rao.
The senior leader also predicted that Jaganmohan Reddy might seek the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party to try and come to power.
Courtesy: INN
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