Kothagudem MLA and CPI State Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao today expressed happiness over the Telangana High Court's verdict dismissing the election petition filed by his opponent, which had challenged the validity of Rao's election.
He said that while he had earlier won the mandate of the people, he had now also won the legal battle against baseless allegations raised in court.
Speaking to media representatives seeking his reaction to the verdict, Rao said that the judgement had strengthened public faith in and respect for the judicial system. He added that the ruling served as a strong message to those who attempted to exploit technicalities disregarding the sentiments of lakhs of voters.
He expressed gratitude to the judiciary for its decision and said that the verdict inspired him to serve the public with renewed enthusiasm and commitment.
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