I was elected, Rosaiah elevated to CM's post: Babu

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday took strong objection for the statements issued by Chief Minister K Rosaiah over his political career.

Talking to media persons at his residence, the Opposition leader said “I became Chief Minister through democratic route with the support of MLAs and was not elevated to the Chief Minister’s post like Mr Rosaiah with the sudden death of former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy.”

Mr Naidu’s statement is seen as a rejoinder to Chief Minister K Rosaiah’s  quip that he did not grab power by backstabbing his father-in-law like the TDP leader.

The TDP chief stated he sought Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s appointment only to press people’s problems and to discuss Micro Finance Institutions issue.

He said there was a tradition that the PM, who visits any state, should spend some time with Opposition leader and hear his comments.

“Though the Prime Minister had completed the agenda for his visit 20 minutes earlier than scheduled, the state government failed to give him an appointment with Dr Manmohan Singh, which shows its callous attitude towards Opposition leader,” he stated.

Mr Naidu alleged that the Chief Minister, who has no commitment over the farmers’ problems, has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister at the last minute and without discussing any of their problems.

The former chief minister also stated that the people gave Opposition Leader’s post to check government failures and protect the people’s interests.

“I am doing my job as a responsible leader and helping the government. But the Chief Minister should maintain decency and upgrade dignity of his post instead of making derogatory remarks against the Opposition leader,” he said.

Mr Naidu reiterated that the TDP would continue its relentless fight against people’s problems and corruption.