Jaipal Reddy withdraws controversial remarks

New Delhi, Jan 13 : Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Monday withdrew his comments wherein he described the Seemandhra leaders are “stupid”.

Speaking to media persons here, Jaipal Reddy claimed that he used the words only as a mark of disgust that the Seemandhra leaders have failed to realise the need for separate Telangana State. However, his sarcastic comments were turned into a proper abuse. He clarified that he had no individual in mind and did not target anyone with those comments. INN