Congress MLCs KR Amos and K Janardhan Reddy on Wednesday condemned the withdrawal of security to Rajya Sabha MP MA Khan by the State Police.
Talking to reporters in Assembly premises, Congress party’s senior leader and MLC KR Amos said that Khan lives in the communally sensitive Madannapet area of Old City and by withdrawal of his security could not be justified. He said that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Home Minister P Sabitha Reddy owe an explanation for this decision.
In a separate press conference, MLC K Janardhana Reddy said that as a public representative and member of Rajya Sabha, MA Khan was entitled for 2+2 security. However, he said even his personal gunman has been withdrawn. He said there were several politicians and officials including the GHMC Commissioner, Excise Commissioner and others who have been provided security although they do not face any risk. However, he said withdrawing security of a Rajya Sabha member was highly condemnable.
Janardhan Reddy said that the decision to withdraw Khan’s security might be intentional so as to reduce the importance of leaders from Telangana region. (INN)