Suspension of members undemocratic: Opposition

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh opposition leaders today termed the suspension of TRS, TDP and CPM members during the question hour in the Assembly Session as ''undemocratic''.

Talking to newsmen, outside the Assembly, floor leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) N Narasimhaiah said the suspension of members who were insisting on an immediate discussion on the alleged violation of the Land Reforms Act by the State Chief Minsiter Y S Rajasekhara Reddy was ''unjustified''.

He claimed that the Chief Minister was unfit to continue in the post and demanded his resignation.

Deputy Leader of TDP Legislature party N Janardhana Reddy alleged that the Chief Minister 'grabbed' the lands belonging to Dalits and poor by violating the Act. He demanded that the Chief Minister should reveal the total extent of assigned and forest lands in his estate.

He said the TDP would launch a nationwide campaign in this matter.

TRS leader N Narasimha Reddy said they would bring pressure on the state Governor and on the Central government for immediate action.

He demanded the resignation of the Chief Minister for a thorough discussion on the issue as it was not possible if he continues in the post.

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