TDP defends Narayana amid YSRCP claims of waste management allegations
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has defended Minister Ponguru Narayana against corruption allegations made by the YSRCP regarding solid waste management contracts. The TDP dismissed the claims as politically motivated rhetoric ahead of local body elections.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political friction and accountability debates between rival parties in regional Indian governance.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) shot back at YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy, warning him to be mindful of his words after he alleged that Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Ponguru Narayana was involved in a ₹1,200 crore scam in solid waste management.
According to the YSRCP leader, the allegations involve irregularities in waste collection, legacy clearing, procurement of equipment and viability of the plant, in addition to bulldozing the process without the required administrative approvals.
TDP State spokesperson Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy and former Deputy Mayor P. Roop Kumar Yadav spoke on the issue and warned the YSCRP leader not to make such allegations, as he would later have to provide proper evidence to support his claims.
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