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Praja Rajyam hopes to win majority on its own

Staff Reporter

Party spokesperson rules out tie-up with the BJP

Party to remain secular and people-oriented
Outfit claims groundswell of public support

VIJAYAWADA: Praja Rajyam (PR) spokesperson P. Mitra on Sunday asserted that the party was in a position to get a comfortable majority on its own in the coming elections and there would be no need for alliance with any other party. He made it clear that there would be no truck with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at any point of time .

Replying to a question at a press conference here, Dr. Mitra said that the PR was not in the culture of blaming other political parties and that it would remain a secular and people-oriented one in letter and spirit. “I don’t mean to comment on the BJP in this context. But all I can say is that our party will not have an alliance with that party in the next elections. We go to the polls with people’s support,” he said.

Increased response

Dr. Mitra said there was an increased response to the public meetings of party president Chiranjevi even after ban on road shows by the High Court.

“There is a groundswell of public support for the PR. People are voluntarily coming forward to take up responsibilities in the party. This affection will lead our party to victory,” he expressed confidence.

Dr. Mitra, who visited Guntur district earlier in the day, came here to hold a meeting with the active members of the party, so as to discuss various issues besides constituting district and city committees.

These committees would be announced in January and all care was being taken to avoid any misconceptions among the party enthusiasts and fans, he assured.

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