Nellore: YSRCP rebel MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy from Nellore made a heated statement that he will give a return gift to the state government for removing two of his bodyguards. In a press meet, the MLA claimed that two of his four bodyguards were taken away as a form of retaliation by the state government and declared he would give a "return gift" by surrendering two more of them. He emotionally parted with the two bodyguards. MLA Kotamreddy accused the Nellore police of lying and stated he would not back down. He asserted that his fans and supporters would protect him. "Why has the government taken away two of my four guards instead of providing additional security despite the threats?" asked the MLA. He also claimed he would not be afraid to roam alone and that his voice would only grow stronger. He compared himself to MP Raghurama Krishna Raju and claimed he would face ten times more harassment.
