Date:22/05/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/05/22/stories/2008052257190300.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Naidu asks voters to reject ‘corrupt Congress’

Staff Reporter

DHARPALLY (NIZAMABAD DT.): Crowds thronged the meetings addressed by TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu during campaigning in the four mandals in Dichpally constituency on Wednesday.

Addressing the gathering Mr. Naidu urged people to reject the ‘corrupt Congress’ which had opened 70,000 belt shops that played havoc with the lives of poor.

The prices of all essential commodities had increased phenomenally.

The liquor prices were increased only to pocket the extra money, a share of which goes to the Chief Minister,” Mr. Naidu said.

He wanted people not to accept the tainted money earned by the Congress leaders through which they were trying to buy votes.

“You should encourage and elect an honest and non-corrupt man like Mandava Venkateswar Rao. The Telugu Desam Party will be with the people always caring for them and extending necessary help,” he said.

Mr. Naidu toured extensively in Gannaram, Dharpally, Jakranpally and Matluru in the constituency.