BRS leader T Harish Rao appeared before the Nampally People’s Representatives Court in Hyderabad on Thursday and recorded his statement in a defamation case against Congress leaders B Mahesh Kumar Goud and Addanki Dayakar.
The case relates to allegations that Harish Rao performed black magic rituals. The court had earlier accepted his petition against the two Congress leaders.
The court will record the statements of Mahesh Kumar Goud and Addanki Dayakar on September 30.
Speaking to the media, Harish Rao said he had filed the case with evidence. He also said he would take legal action against those making what he called baseless allegations.
Harish Rao further accused the Congress leaders of making the remarks to divert attention from public issues and questions over the government’s manifesto promises.
He also raised concerns over pending Assembly privileges complaints and the delay in appointing a Deputy Speaker.
The case will now continue with the recording of the respondents’ statements on September 30.
