Date:30/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/30/stories/2008083054070300.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Ongole

MLA to take suspension issue to people

Special Correspondent

Karanam Balaramakrishna Murthi accuses privileges committee of ignoring his pleas

— Photo: Kommuri Sreenivas

AMID SUPPORTERS: Addanki MLA Karanam Balaramakrishna Murthi being given a rousing reception on his arrival at Boppudi near Martur in Prakasam district on Friday.

ONGOLE: Addanki MLA and TDP district president Karanam Balaramakrishna Murthi was given a rousing reception when he arrived in the district at Boppudi near Martur on Friday after his suspension from the Assembly for six months allegedly for making derogatory remarks against the Speaker.

Hundreds of his supporters from Addanki and Martur constituency thronged Boppudi in nearly 400 cars and numerous motorcycles to accord him a rousing welcome. They held black flags to express their resentment against his suspension and raised slogans.

‘Unilateral decision’

Addressing the crowds, Mr. Balaramakrishna Murthi said that the privileges committee ignored his pleas and took unilateral decision to suspend him from the Assembly at the behest of the Chief Minister.

Mr. Balaramakrishna Murthi said that he would visit all villages in his constituency and take the issue to the people. Former MLAs – Ch. Garataiah, Gottipati Narsaiah, K. Adenna, P. David Raju and Divi Sivaram – and MLC Sidda Raghava Rao were among those who welcomed Mr. Murthi. He reached Addanki via Martur, Konanki.