Speaker cuts Chandrababu's mike!

TDP Legislators have raised serious objections to Andhra Pradesh speaker Nadendla Manohar's move to cut the mike of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu while he is speaking on the farmers issue in Assembly on Tuesday. The members staged a protest by rounding up the speaker's podium and demanding the speaker to permit the TDP Chief to speak.

"I had toured the entire state for about 22 days in the name of Rythu Poru Bata for the farmers cause. The Minister spoke about everything, but not the issues raised by us. I didn't speak a single word against anyone in the house. What message are you sending to the people by cutting the mike while I'm speaking? If you (Speaker) don't want me to talk, you tell me that. As a speaker, if you want me to talk for just 2 minutes, then I will follow it," said Chandrababu, who is upset with the incident.

"As the concerned minister had already given an explanation on the issues raised by the Opposition, I have taken this step thinking that there is no need for further discussion," said Speaker. Finally, Speaker gave few more minutes for Chandrababu to speak, but on condition to conclude his speech soon.