Andhra Pradesh Endowment Minister Manikyala Rao lambasted Hero Shivaji for throwing the blame of delay in according Special Category Status on BJP. He advised him to realize how best Narendra Modi-NDA Government is helping the State Government to overcome to crisis post bifurcation.

Mr. Rao asserted Shivaji has no right or stature to question 'Who is Somu Veerraju?'.

Earlier, Somu Veerraju who is BJP's National Executive Member declared Hero Shivaji isn't a member of the saffron party and AP People aren't demanding Special Status at all. In response, The Actor questioned who is Somu Veerraju to speak on behalf of Centre & AP People.

Last but not the least, Minister Manikyala Rao wholeheartedly thanked Hero Shivaji for campaigning during 2014 General Elections for BJP's victory. At the same time, He warned the Actor-turned-Politician to change his behaviour else get ready to face severe consequences.

Hero Shivaji is holding debates on Special Status issue and protesting against the delay in fulfilling the promise made by then PM Manmohan Singh in Parliament.