Giving a big shock to the ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam leader and Councellor of Pedana Municipality in Krishna district L Sunitha supported rival YSR Congress party in the election for Chairman post.
Her crucial vote helped YSR Congress to win the Municipal Chairman post. Sunitha openly defied the party whip and supported opposition party. She expressed anger over TDP leadership for not recognizing her service to the party.
The TDP and YSR Congress won 11 each seats in the Municipal elections and Sunitha vote played crucial in winning the Municipal Chairman post.
Sunitha also criticized that the government not releasing funds for the development of the Municipality and she was also not invited to official programmes. -