AP Minister insulting comments on Dalits

Kadapa, Aug 16: The Andhra Pradesh Minister Adinarayana Reddy made controversial comments against SCs and STs.
He opined that "Dalits would neither maintain cleanliness nor get educated. They have to blame themselves for their backwardness".

On Tuesday, Jammalamadugu Area Hospital Superintendent Rameswarudu, Doctors, Nurses and Other Staff met Marketing Minister Adinarayana Reddy to discuss the measures to be taken for development of the hospital. It was then Adinarayana Reddy commented Dalits haven't changed even after 70 years of Independence.

"Illiteracy and Unhygienic Conditions are the reasons why Dalits are prone to diseases," he said.

Adinarayana Reddy informed that his Son Sudheer Reddy will be appointed as Chairman of Jammalamadugu Area Hospital after Nandyal by-poll. The Minister pledged to quit politics if he is unable to fulfill the promises.

Lastly, Mr.Reddy advised Media to report facts instead of focusing on minor issues using a binoculos.