Friday, May 15, 2009

Leaders of rival parties in touch with PRP: Allu Arvind


Praja Rajyam Party general secretary Allu Aravind today said that leaders of rival parties were in touch with them amidst speculation that Assembly elections might throw a split verdict in Andhra Pradesh.

"There is nothing wrong in parties holding consultations with others. Everyone is in need of everyone," Aravind told newsmen here.

He, however, denied reports that BJP leader L K Advani had a telephonic conversation with PRP chief Chiranjeevi. The last time they both talked was on August 29, he said.

Arvind also denied BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu or his other party leaders spoke to Chiranjeevi today.

"The PRP is going to form the next government,"he claimed adding they would bag 160 assembly seats.

Claiming at PRP would win 15 Lok Sabha seats, Arvind said. "our support to any party or group at the Centre will be in tune with the interests of the state."

He said there had been split in Third Front and the group that was now being referred to as the Fourth Front could well become the Third Front.

Asked if the party would keep its newly-elected MLAs in a camp to prevent possible poaching in the backdrop of a meeting of its legislators on May 16 here, Arvind said there was no such need as no candidate elected on PRP ticket would switch sides

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