Hyderabad: Fisheries Minister Vakiti Srihari on Thursday denied any involvement in the BJP candidate suicide in Makthal Municipality and said he was ready to face action if allegations against him were proven.
Addressing the media, Vakiti Srihari rejected claims linking him to the death of BJP candidate Mahadevappa. He stated that he had never spoken to Mahadevappa and urged authorities to verify his call records if required.
“I never called Mahadevappa. If necessary, check the call data. The real reasons will be revealed only after the postmortem report. The family members have expressed the opinion that he died due to fear of elections. The law will take its course in this matter,” the Minister said.
He maintained that the truth behind the BJP candidate’s suicide would emerge only after the postmortem findings. Moreover, he said that speculation should be avoided until the investigation concludes.
Postmortem report key in BJP candidate suicide case
Vakiti Srihari emphasised that officials would ascertain the exact cause of death through the postmortem report. He added that the government would allow the legal process to proceed without interference.
The Minister reiterated that he had no connection to the BJP candidate’s suicide and said he would cooperate with any inquiry. He also noted that the family members had expressed their view that Mahadevappa died out of fear related to the elections.
Authorities are expected to continue the investigation as per the law.