Uttam meets Oommen Chandy

Uttam Kumar Reddy called on former Chief Minister of Kerela and AICC Incharge General Secretary for AP Oommen Chandy at Dilkusha Guest House on Sunday morning. The two leaders had a brief discussion on various issues, especially the present political situation in Telangana. They also exchanged views on steps to be taken to strengthen the party to win next elections.

The TPCC chief briefed Oommen Chandy on how KCR came to power by making lucrative promises of three acres land for Dalits, 12% quota for STs and Muslims, double bed room houses, KG to PG free education, etc., However, KCR failed to deliver anything and instead, unleashed an era of suppression by intimidating and harassing everyone who criticised his government. Legislators and MPs of opposition parties were lured with money or posts and all democratic norms were violated. Even Legislative Assembly was not run as per rules. Two MLAs of Congress party were expelled from the House on filmsy grounds and remaining members were suspended for the entire budget session. Showing utter disrespect for the judiciary, TRS Government refused to implement the order of High Court which revoked expulsion of Congress legislators, he said.

Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the Congress has played the role of an effective and responsible opposition and appropriately raised all public issues. He hoped that the party was most likely to win the next elections.

Appreciating the functioning of Uttam Kumar Reddy, Oommen Chandy said that the party has high hopes on him. He said a sizeable number of people hailing from Kerela and other States were settled in Hyderabad. He asked the TPCC Chief to take measures to bring those people closer to the Congress party.