Amaravati: Kesineni Chinni clarified that the ongoing family disputes within the Kesineni family are personal matters and have no connection to Chandrababu Naidu or his family. He emphasized that these disputes predate the formation of the political party and have been internal family issues. Chinni, as a member of the Kesineni family, acknowledged the challenges and stated that he has been adapting to the evolving family dynamics over time. Chinni recalled instances where Kesineni Nani publicly criticized him while revealing family conflicts to the media. Despite this, Chinni affirmed that he refrained from responding in a similar manner through media channels.
In light of Kesineni Nani’s recent allegations, Chinni extended an apology to Chandrababu’s family. Addressing the current state of affairs in the state post-COVID-19, Chinni expressed concern about the hardships faced by the people. He asserted that his entry into politics was driven by a genuine intention to serve the community using his hard-earned resources. Chinni clarified that he never made any claims about contesting as an MP and stated that his interactions with Chandrababu were focused on discussing his service activities.
Chinni criticized Kesineni Nani’s self-proclaimed stature, highlighting Nani’s assertions about his level being on par with individuals like Ratan Tata and Modi. Chinni suggested that such determinations should be left to the judgment of the people and cautioned against self-aggrandizement. Responding to Kesineni Nani’s remarks regarding Nara Lokesh’s eligibility, Chinni praised Lokesh’s accomplishments as the son of a chief minister and grandson of late NTR. He pointed out that Lokesh had earned the respect of TDP workers, leaders, and the public through his dedication, illustrated by the substantial following during his padayatra.