Kadiyam Srihari, the Station Ghanpur MLA, criticized former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for focusing on politics from his farmhouse. He accused the BRS chief of disturbing the political system in the state.
In a press conference on Friday, Srihari said he never sought positions. He mentioned that KCR personally asked him to be the Deputy CM. He joined the Congress for constituency development, not for personal gains, and stated he never favored defections.
Srihari questioned why, during the BRS tenure, 36 MLAs joined and two got ministerial posts without resignations. He asked why those values are only remembered now. He remarked, “When you do it, it’s called family; when others do it, you call it prostitution.”
Indirectly addressing former MLA Dr. Tatikonda Rajaiah, Srihari criticized the lack of culture and decency in personal attacks instead of political debate. He refrains from using harsh language due to his education and societal respect.
He accused some long-serving MLAs of neglecting their constituencies, engaging in corruption, and misusing schemes like Dalit Bandhu. Srihari stated he would not lower himself to respond to baseless comments, which he believes tarnish politics.
Srihari stressed that his focus is on constituency development. He assured that he never engaged in land encroachments or corruption, concentrating solely on district and constituency growth.
He pointed out that Rajaiah faced rejection from people and parties. Srihari mentioned that women in Medaram prayed against Rajaiah’s return to Congress, yet Rajaiah still accuses him.
Despite personal attacks, Srihari remains committed to development. He noted that the Speaker issued notices to all, and he plans to respond by the month’s end. He affirmed he has always remained independent and an icon, never bowing to anyone.
He thanked Station Ghanpur residents for his political journey, acknowledging their role in his success. Srihari expressed gratitude to CM Revanth Reddy for prioritizing constituency development.
In 21 months, projects worth Rs 1,025 crore started, focusing on irrigation, education, health, and power. With Rs 148 crore, repairs to Devadula canals ensured Godavari water reached tail-end ayacut. Tanks in Lingala Ghanpur mandal were filled for the first time. Revised estimates of Rs 1,015 crore under Devadula Phase III, package VI will irrigate 78,000 acres across four constituencies.
Srihari promised Godavari waters in every village within a year. He announced the Young India Integrated Residential School, a government degree college with Rs 200 crore, and a 100-bed hospital with Rs 45.5 crore under construction. Several substations were established to solve farmers’ electricity problems. He concluded by stating that these achievements were possible only with government support.
