KTR files criminal defamation case against Konda Surekha
The BRS working president said Surekha made repeated, deliberate and malicious comments to defame him and damage his reputation as well as gain cheap publicity by creating sensational news to further her political agenda
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao filed a criminal defamation case against Minister Konda Surekha, seeking criminal action as per the law in the Nampally Court. He had earlier served a legal notice to Surekha, demanding a public apology for her defamatory remarks.
In his petition, KTR stated that Surekha made false and highly defamatory remarks against him with malafide and oblique motive. He termed her comments as part of a calculated attempt to damage his public image.
He cited the video recordings telecast on news channels and reports published by several newspapers.
The BRS working president said Surekha made repeated, deliberate and malicious comments to defame him and damage his reputation as well as gain cheap publicity by creating sensational news to further her political agenda.
He stated that there was neither any good faith nor any public interest involved in making these defamatory remarks. He said Surekha’s remarks were made with the intent to damage his reputation through a conspiracy and malicious intent.
Rama Rao also pointed out that Surekha had previously made such baseless remarks during the Lok Sabha elections and was reprimanded by the Election Commission for her unfounded claims.
Hence, he urged the court to consider her repeated remarks without any evidence, as criminal offenses and initiate action against her under relevant sections of the law.
