The Praja Rajyam Party whip Vanga Geetha, on Wednesday, stated that rebel MLA Shobha Nagireddy must appear before Speaker Nadendla Manohar for the hearing of the disqualification petition.
In a press statment at the Praja Rajyam Legislature Party office following a meeting with the Speaker, Vanga Geetha said that Shobha is trying to avoid having to provide an explanation to the Speaker over allegations that she voted in favor of Kiran Kumar Reddy in the No Trust Motion even though the Kiran Kumar Reddy government is following "anti-farmer" policies.
Vanga Geetha also stated that she has appealed to the Speaker to disqualify Shobha Nagireddy from the Assembly for straying from the party stance as set forth by the party's whip.
She said that the Speaker has assured her that action will be taken against Shobha in accordance with the established rules and regulations.
Further, she added that the PRP will abide by the Speaker's decision, and will refrain from any more objections in regard to the issue. (INN)