Date:01/04/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/01/stories/2005040107910400.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Corruption charges irk Minister

HYDERABAD, MARCH 31. The Municipal Administration Minister, Koneru Ranga Rao, on Thursday asked the Opposition members to probe the alleged corruption charges levelled by the TDP member.

Making an impromptu statement in the Assembly after the TDP member, K. Atchan Naidu, made indirect reference to the Minister alleging corruption in postings and transfers, Mr. Ranga Rao said he was pained at the repeated false allegations levelled against him. He said all senior members in the House knew about his sincerity and clean image.