Chiranjeevi to be CM, hints Mitra

The boss says one thing and his spokesperson says something diametrically opposite.

In less than 24 hours, Chiranjeevi’s managers contradicted the film actor who said he would not mind making a Dalit the chief minister.

When reporters asked for an elaboration on the actor’s comment, party spokesperson Dr Mithra said in unambiguous terms that Chiranjeevi would be the chief minister. Answering a question regarding the entry into Praja Rajyam of members of families of leaders belonging to other parties, Mithra stated that being a member of a political family did not become a criterion for disqualification. Such individuals were independent and had the right to chose a party of their choice, he added.

Meanwhile, TDP MP E Dayakar Rao’s brother E Pradip and MLA Y Ramakrishnudu’s elder brother Y Venkata Rao joined Chiru’s party today. Pradip said he was ready to contest against his brother if the party instructed, while Venkata Rao said his son would contest against his uncle if the party so desired.