Seediri Appalaraju, the former minister of animal husbandry of Andhra Pradesh, expressed his delight at having his tenure extended for the remainder of the term. Seediri Appalaraju, speaking to the media after his name was announced in the new AP cabinet, thanked CM Jagan and stated that he is at a loss for words on the occasion. Appalaraju stated that he is willing to cooperate with senior politician Dharmana Prasada Rao (newly appointed in cabinet) of the same Srikakulam district, believing that as a junior to him, he will learn a lot and offer the best. 'Whatever government position is assigned to me, I will fulfil it without any scope for corruption,' Seediri Appalaraju added. His wife has also expressed gratitude to CM Jagan for providing this opportunity to her husband and expressed hope that he will not disappoint CM Jagan.