Finance minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy today said the party did not suspend any of the MLAs, and that the remarks of PCC President Botsa Satyanrayana were distorted by the media.
Pushed on the back of its foot, the state government on Tuesday denied that nine MLAs were expelled from Congress for anti-party activities, and accused the media of distorting the PCC President's version.
Finance minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy today said the party did not suspend any of the MLAs, and that the remarks of PCC President Botsa Satyanrayana were distorted by the media. Speaking to reporters here, he said that the government would prove its majority during the budget session of the Assembly. He said that municipal elections would be held soon and the government is considering the issue.
On Telangana, Anam said that the Chief Minister has been discussing the issue with the Delhi leaders and a decision would be taken by the High Command soon. As farmers are with Congress, the party has registered an overwhelming victory in the cooperative polls, he said.
Meanwhile, State Congress President Botsa Satyanarayana evaded a direct reply when asked if action would be taken against the nine MLAs, or even to name them. Speaking to reporters, he said, action would be taken against any MLA going against the High Command but did not give a direct reply.
Blaming the opposition for blowing the issue out of proportion, he said to not to go by their "version of truth". (INN)
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