Apologise, else no show of fims, Komatireddy tells Pawan Kalyan
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Hyderabad: Minister for Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday demanded that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan tender an unconditional apology to the people of Telangana over his derogatory remarks.
Komatireddy warned that if Pawan Kalyan did not comply, his films would not be allowed to be screened in the state.
The Minister's remarks followed Pawan Kalyan's recent claim that Telangana had negatively impacted the development of Konaseema, a statement that sparked considerable backlash from various groups.
Expressing strong disapproval of the actor-turned-politician's comments, Venkat Reddy noted that during the combined Andhra Pradesh era, the revenue generated from Hyderabad was allocated to the development of Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati.
Speaking to the media at Gandhi Bhavan here on Tuesday, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy remarked, “It’s not an evil eye from Telangana; in reality, our people had to endure fluoride-laden water for 60 years under the leadership of Andhra leaders. Our resources, including water, funds, and employment opportunities, were seized."
He expressed disappointment that, even after 11 years since the establishment of Telangana, leaders continue to make inflammatory remarks that have caused significant distress among the state's residents.
