Former MP Bhooma Nagi Reddy, owing allegiance to Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, on Tuesday offered to quit politics if Jagan did not win by a majority in Mydukur constituency in the byelection to Kadapa Lok Sabha seat.

He also dared Minister for Medical and Health D.L. Ravindra Reddy to accept the challenge.Mr. Nagi Reddy lambasted Dr. Ravindra Reddy for his tirade against YSR and Jagan while participating in a dharna' before the Mydukur Tahsildar's office.

Mr. Nagi Reddy deplored the booking of cases against Jagan's supporters who tried to install YSR's statue in Mydukur segment at Chinnaiahgaripalli village, on a complaint from a policeman.

He compared Dr. Ravindra Reddy with a light that glows brightly before extinguishing. He accused the Minister of losing people's support and levelling charges against Mr. Jaganmohan Reddy fearing a bleak future.

Published Date : Wednesday, 9/2/2011 1:06 PM IST