Jagtial MLA says he treated Sravani as his daughter

Hyderabad: The Jagtial MLA M Sanjay Kumar has denied any allegations of harassment on Jagtial Municipal Chairperson, Boga Sravani on Thursday.

The MLA reaction comes a day after Sravani quit her post crying in public and accusing the MLA of harassing her frequently by committing open her dressing and limiting her from taking decisions.

However, Sanjay Kumar defended himself saying that he never harassed her and treated Sravani as his daughter.

The MLA in return accused Sravani of harbouring a hidden agenda for targeting him, adding that the allegations against him pained him.

Recalling incidents where he supported Sravani, the MLA said that he always encouraged Sravani in her political career.

He also recalled that municipal councillors were unhappy with Sravani for the last few months and he stood by her side, discouraging them when they sought his advice to move a no-confidence motion against her in the council.

"I tried to bring about a rapprochement between her and the councillors but she did not take his calls. Now the party state leadership will take a call on the issue," said Sanjay,

He also said that he had brought the issue to the notice of SC Welfare Minister Koppula Eshwar, MLC L Ramana, and district BRS party president and Korutla MLA K Vidyasagar Rao.