Fri Apr 25 22:18:00 UTC 2025: **Brotherly Dispute Erupts in Indian Politics: Defamation Suit Filed**
Vijayawada, India (April 26, 2025) – A bitter feud between two brothers prominent in Andhra Pradesh politics has exploded into a high-profile defamation case. Kesineni Srinivas (Nani), a leader of the YSRCP party and former MP, has been slapped with a ₹100 crore (approximately $12 million USD) defamation suit by his younger brother, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni).
The suit stems from allegations made by Nani regarding government land allocation to Ursa Clusters for a data center project in Visakhapatnam. Nani, in a statement, dismissed the suit as an intimidation tactic aimed at silencing criticism and suppressing dissent. He vowed to continue his fight, stating that he stands by his accusations and will not be silenced, even by a significantly larger sum.
Nani maintains that he raised legitimate concerns in an open letter to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He emphasized his decade-long service to Vijayawada, highlighting his commitment to transparency and accountability during his time in Parliament. He asserted that public officials are subject to public scrutiny and that his questions about potential land dealings and irregularities deserve answers, not threats. He concluded by stating his unwavering resolve to fight for the truth.
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