"We have rejected the bill and also held a protest earlier (against bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh). If we follow a process that abides by the decision of the high command, it can lead to misconceptions (among people). I could not accept that," Rao, who hails from Coastal Andhra, told reporters.
Rao, husband of Union Minister D Purandeswari, said he had informed Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana about his decision.
Polling was held today here for six Rajya Sabha vacancies from the state.