Andhra Pradesh opposition leader YS Jagan has threatened Assembly speaker Kodela Sivaprasad Rao of moving no confidence motion against him for being biased in the House. Jagan after the Assembly session, held a press meet at Assembly committee hall and also blamed electronic media for being supportive to the government and not showing the opposition party's efforts in the House.

“Speaker Kodela is indirectly supporting TDP government and accordingly our voice in the house is being reduced. Also suspending our MLAs is unfair and we demand Speaker to immediately lift the suspension and also take back the notice given to one more MLA,” said Jagan giving warning to the Kodela. Jagan also lashed out at the TDP leaders who are constantly blaming him of taking about two hours of time while debating on AP budget. “I started my speech at 11:08 AM and ended it at 1:40 PM. I spoke for about two and half hours but I was interrupted by TDP leaders 17 times which wasted 106 minutes of my time. I did not deviate from the subject and what promises TDP made before elections and how many funds were allocated to respective schemes and ministry were the highlights of the debate. Speaker Kodela disconnected by mike and allowed TDP leaders to reply when it was my turn, probably nowhere in the country this would happen,” added Jagan.

While the TDP has hit back at Jagan and his party in this regards. Somebody was writing technical details of AP budget outside the house and Jagan is just reading out those papers. His arguments don't have credibility and it shows his lack of experience. Coming to the time issue, Jagan spoke for about one hour and 50 minutes, probably no opposition leader will be given such an opportunity and Speaker Kodela gave ample of time for YSRCP. Still, Jagan is confined to accuse the government, said a TDP leader.

(AW: Vamshi)