"We demand the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. When a scam of such magnitude has come to the fore, why is the BJP and the Prime Minister keeping mum?" Congress spokesperson Shobha Oza said.
She alleged that both the TDP and TRS were resorting to "unconstitutional means" to stay in power. Oza also targeted Telangana's ruling TRS saying a probe is required in the wake of a host of allegations against TRS government including that of snooping and phone-tapping.
Under attack over his alleged bribe offer, Naidu today accused his Telangana counterpart K Chandrasekhar Rao of conspiring against him and called Congress President Sonia Gandhi a "betrayer" for dividing Andhra Pradesh.
Naidu alleged a conspiracy against him and said he has led a life of integrity all along.
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Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao challenged Naidu to take a lie-detector test on live TV. "I am ready, if Chandrababu Naidu is ready. We will both take a lie detector test on live TV. He should appear before the world on whether he has indulged in corrupt practices. Those guilty will have to come before public," Rama Rao said.
BJP, however, maintained a cautious approach with Union Minister Bandaru Dattareya saying, "An inquiry is being held. Let the report come out first, only then will I respond. Let the reports come, talking about it beforehand will not be proper."
The Andhra Pradesh chief minister was caught in a row in the wake of some news channels airing an audio recording of a purported conversation Naidu had with a nominated legislator seeking his vote in the Legislative Council elections.