Former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday took time to spend several hours with his childhood friends and supporters at his hometown of Kalikiri in Annamayya district. However, he stayed away from making any comment or having discussions about politics.
Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy was welcomed by Congress senior cadres and local elders when he arrived at the R&B Guesthouse at Kalikiri around noon. Till the evening, many of his followers from Madanapalle division met the former Chief Minister.
Much to their surprise, Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy, who has stayed away from active politics for last eight years after State bifurcation, called many by their names. After exchanging pleasantries with him, some local leaders opined that at least now, Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy must speak about the prevailing political situation in the State. “Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy’s silence on political issues has disappointed his staunch followers,” said one of his supporters.
