Senior YSR Congress party leader and former Andhra Pradesh power minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy on Wednesday strongly denied any involvement in the fire incident at Madanapalle sub-collector’s office last month.
Stating that he was ready even for a thorough probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Peddireddy challenged that if there is any evidence of his involvement, it should be shown and proven, instead of indulging in character assassination attempts.
Speaking to media at his residence in Hyderabad, the former minister reaffirmed his commitment to facing any investigation confidently due to his clean political record and long-standing public support.
He also slammed chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu for his political vendetta and diversion tactics, promising to take legal action against those perpetuating false narratives.
He said some officials and ministers were making baseless statements, despite the absence of any evidence against him, and are continuously tarnishing his image.
“The records are available in various offices, including the MRO office, RDO office, collector's office, and even in the secretariat. Where is the scope for any conspiracy when officials have stated that the data has been retrieved from Madanapalle?” Peddireddy asked.
The former minister regretted that a section of the media has been intensively spreading false propaganda against him for the past 15 days, with derogatory comments in TV debates. He said he would file cases against them.