AP Govt Advisor alleges misinformation being spread by opposition leaders, media

Vijayawada, May 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Government Advisor (Public Affairs) Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy came down heavily on TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu and a section of media for spreading falsehood on procurement of Vaccination.
He said that the Central Government has clearly stated in its affidavit regarding essential supplies and services to the Supreme Court that the national task force is monitoring the Vaccine allocations and vaccines are being supplied to the states based on Central Government guidelines.
Speaking to media at party central office here on Monday, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the false propaganda of TDP and a section of media on Vaccination has created panic among the people leading to mad rush at Vaccination centers resulting in further spead of the virus.
He said the opposition Telugu Desam Party and a section of the media were spreading misinformation making people risk their lives out of fear. He termed the propaganda of Naidu as treason and suggested the intellectuals and civil society to react on it and file cases against these people. He said cases will also be filed on a section of media spreading false information with vested interests.
He slammed Opposition for not being responsible during the pandemic and distorting facts for their personal interests. He said while the Chief Minister and Officials are running from pillar to post to contain COVID by increasing bed availability, supply of oxygen, recruiting doctors and medical staff and writing letters to central government for more vaccines, TDP and a section of media are indulging in cheap politics.