Roja counters Pawan Kalyan's remarks; alleges Chandrababu fooled him

RK Roja, the minister of tourism, asserted that Pawan Kalyan is being backed by TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu in his campaign against the YSRCP administration. The AP Minister responded to accusations made by Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan against the Jagan-led YSRCP administration by stating that Ippatam people received notices for claiming unauthorized lands.

She has claimed that the opposition has been playing politics even with the court over Ippatam villagers issue. Roja has alleged that the former Chief Minister Chandrababu is held responsible for the problems faced by Ippatam villagers. She said Nara Lokesh was defeated in Mangalgiri constituency and asked Lokesh and Chandrababu to visit the Ippatam village to solve their problems. She has alleged that TDP Chief has fooled Pawan Kalyan by sending him to Ippatam village. YSRCP fire brand has criticised Pawan Kalyan harshly for consistently making unfounded accusations against CM Jagan.

RK Roja has asked Pawan Kalyan to field his party candidates to 175 constituencies in the upcoming election and prove his heroism.

In response to a query from the media, Roja stated that the YSRCP will compete alone in the election.

Earlier, Roja praised CM Jagan for emphasising state improvements while honouring the legacy of his late father, YS Rajasekhar Reddy, who served for the United Andhra Pradesh's chief minister.