'Economic terrorists' have entered poll fray, alleges TDP

Image
Press Trust of India Vijayawada
Last Updated : Mar 11 2014 | 8:48 PM IST
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) alleges that economic terrorists, hawala operators and money launderers have entered politics to regularise their trade. TDP's Krishna district president Devineni Umamaheswara Rao told reporters here today that Koneru Prasad, entered politics as a candidate from the Vijayawada parliamenatary constituency is a partner of YSR Congress president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and also a jailmate.
Uma said that such people would spoil the peaceful atmosphere in the constituency, especially if he wins elections.
He also requested voters not to support them and throw them out of the area.
Umamaheswara Rao also alleged that the YSR Congress is very keen to field such economic offenders from all parts of the state.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Mar 11 2014 | 8:48 PM IST

Next Story