AP Energy Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy has counted the comments of TDP leader Nara Lokesh over his habit of playing the poker game. The minister defended himself saying that “Yes, I play poker with my friends and what’s wrong with it?”
The minister countered Lokesh’s criticism in Ongole as part of the corporation’s election campaign. He said he had already given an explanation regarding the money seized in Tamil Nadu. The minister questioned what was wrong if he would play poker and go to casinos.
Balineni alleged that N Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh are robbing Andhra Pradesh and hiding it abroad. He said that Lokesh could not even win as a ward member and he along with Former Minister Pathipati Pullaro runs a poker club.
Balineni said that he contributed a lot to the development of Ongole and spent Rs 1 Cr of his own money during the pandemic time.
Nara Lokesh criticized Balineni for spending time in poker and casinos and not caring about the people. However, people are surprised by Balineni Srinivasa Reddy comments over defending his poker habit.