Upcoming Elections exposed the groupism in Movie Artistes Association (MAA). Current President Shivaji Raja's Panel and General Secretary Naresh's Panel are contesting against each other in this elections scheduled to happen on March 10th.
While Rajasekhar and Jeevitha are backing Naresh, Hero Srikanth, Nagineedu and Pruthvi are supporting Shivaji Raja.
Addressing the press, Shivaji Raja told: 'I don't like holding press meets to criticize someone, but had to do so as it has become a necessity. Naresh violated the norm that press shouldn't be involved. Neither Me nor Srikanth would indulge in any irregularities at any cost. Naresh is like my brother but he insulted Me and President Post so badly. He didn't cooperate with Me in many programmes. We ourselves adjusted whenever he used to say he was busy. But, He didn't even arrive for the rehearsals of an event planned with Chiranjeevi. Because of Srikanth, We were able to conduct that event successfully and collect the fund for MAA Office'.
Shivaji Raja alleged Naresh behaved like a Saddist on his birthday. 'MAA celebrates birthdays of its members. Messages were forwarded to everyone on behalf of Naresh for the party to be hosted at 9.30 am. When I went to the MAA Office, Naresh behaved like a saddist. He didn't arrive even by 10.30 am. At 11 am, He called someone to say - Chusava Birthday Roju President Ni Ela Wait Cheyinchano...Nenu Pagabadithe Inthe! How could such a saddist be the President of MAA? I had served as President for a full term. I don't want to continue but many members asked Me to contest in this election. An Artiste told Me that he would commit suicide if I don't contest. This is why I am contesting now but I won't be in race for the next electionsâ.
While Rajasekhar and Jeevitha are backing Naresh, Hero Srikanth, Nagineedu and Pruthvi are supporting Shivaji Raja.
Addressing the press, Shivaji Raja told: 'I don't like holding press meets to criticize someone, but had to do so as it has become a necessity. Naresh violated the norm that press shouldn't be involved. Neither Me nor Srikanth would indulge in any irregularities at any cost. Naresh is like my brother but he insulted Me and President Post so badly. He didn't cooperate with Me in many programmes. We ourselves adjusted whenever he used to say he was busy. But, He didn't even arrive for the rehearsals of an event planned with Chiranjeevi. Because of Srikanth, We were able to conduct that event successfully and collect the fund for MAA Office'.
Shivaji Raja alleged Naresh behaved like a Saddist on his birthday. 'MAA celebrates birthdays of its members. Messages were forwarded to everyone on behalf of Naresh for the party to be hosted at 9.30 am. When I went to the MAA Office, Naresh behaved like a saddist. He didn't arrive even by 10.30 am. At 11 am, He called someone to say - Chusava Birthday Roju President Ni Ela Wait Cheyinchano...Nenu Pagabadithe Inthe! How could such a saddist be the President of MAA? I had served as President for a full term. I don't want to continue but many members asked Me to contest in this election. An Artiste told Me that he would commit suicide if I don't contest. This is why I am contesting now but I won't be in race for the next electionsâ.