Naidu’s Response On No Trust Confusing: YSRCP

Claiming that it was neither power-hungry nor interested in bringing down the Kiran Kumar Reddy government, the YSR Congress party on Saturday charged TDP president Chandrababu Naidu with abdicating his responsibility as an opposition leader and colluding with the government.

YSRCP senior leader and Central Governing Council (CGC) member M V Mysura Reddy told media persons here that Naidu’s response on the no-trust issue was confusing, and asked him to make a clear statement on the issue. “If you have confidence in the government, there is no need for you to undertake a padayatra. If you think that the government has failed in all respects as you have been telling during your padayatra, introduce a no-trust motion against the government,” Mysura Reddy said addressing the TDP chief, adding that a no-trust motion is the only way to discuss people’s issues at full length.

Mysura Reddy charged Naidu with evading a direct reply on the issue and confusing people and other parties by saying that the assembly has not been in session. “A no-trust move would take place only when the assembly is in session, but first make your stand clear on whether you are ready to introduce a no-trust motion,” Mysura demanded of Naidu.

Recalling that Naidu has stated that the Kiran government has no right to continue in power even for a day, Mysura asked Naidu to prove his sincerity and credibility by following it up with a no-trust motion. “If you are not coming forward for such a move, we have to conclude that you have decided to protect the government, and that you are hand-in-glove with it,” he said.

Taking objection to Naidu’s suggestion to other parties to approach the Governor, Mysura said that there is a difference between a show of strength before the Governor, and a no-confidence vote in the assembly, and asked Naidu not to confuse the issue.

Meanwhile, YSRCP spokesman Gattu Ramachandra Rao, who also addressed the media, said that the party is very much committed to its stated suggestion of sending 100 BC representatives to the assembly. “If Naidu is sincere on this, let him agree to this proposal,” Gattu averred. (INN)