In a significant development, sacked deputy chief minister T Rajaiah said he would not allow any other leader to enter his constituency.

This is being interpreted as a direct challenge to Kadiyam Srihari, his arch political rival. Srihari has been his political rival for over 10 years and succeeded him after his sacking. Addressing party workers in Station Ghanpur, he said nothing will happen in the constituency without his nod. While announcing his total allegiance to the TRS chief KCR, he however, made it clear that he was the boss in his constituency.

He also said that he would come out innocent in respect of the complaints against him. He said he is happy with KCR and the TRS and would continue to work under the same leadership to build a healthy Telangana.