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Chair troubles Kadapa MLA again
The Independence Day celebrations held at Kadapa on Friday (August 15) left a bitter aftertaste for Kadapa MLA and Government whip Reddeppagari Madhavi Reddy, with the district administration reportedly failing to provide her with a chair among the delegates in the gallery.
Along with her husband R. Srinivasa Reddy, who is a member of the TDP Political bureau and the party's district president, the MLA arrived at the venue only to find the designated seats occupied by officials and their family members. After standing for a few minutes at the venue, the couple left without making much fuss.
Ms. Madhavi Reddy termed the incident 'a clear violation of the protocol' and said she would complain about the issue to the Speaker and the Privileges Committee. Saying that she had no hard feelings towards anyone, the Government Whip, however, insisted that her seat deserved respect.
A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media platforms, triggering a debate.
It may be recalled that the MLA had hit the headlines in the past, when she was allegedly denied a chair in the Kadapa Municipal Council meeting, where she stood next to the YSRCP Mayor's chair throughout the entire proceedings.
