Mayor Kavati Manohar Naidu criticized the actions of the Guntur Municipal Commissioner, calling his behavior towards public representatives "unfortunate." Speaking to the media, the mayor alleged that the commissioner had been evasive and failed to address the members’ questions during previous meetings. He further accused the commissioner of leaving the council meeting without prior notice, terming the behavior inappropriate for a senior public servant.
Mayor Manohar Naidu stated that he had formally notified the commissioner in writing, via WhatsApp, and by email on January 7 regarding the need to hold the postponed council meeting. However, he expressed disappointment over receiving no response to his communications.
According to the mayor, under the law, he also holds the authority to call for a council meeting. He emphasized that the meeting, initially postponed, must be held on January 17, following the mandated three-day gap.
Adding to the tensions, the mayor alleged that protocol was not followed during Sankranti celebrations, leading to public representatives feeling insulted. He warned that YSRCP corporators would gather at the municipal corporation office on Friday to monitor the commissioner’s actions closely.
Mayor Kavati Manohar Naidu concluded by stating that he would observe the commissioner’s conduct during the scheduled meeting on Friday and announce future steps accordingly. With the Guntur Municipal Corporation caught in the crossfire, the situation remains volatile, leaving citizens and political observers keenly watching developments.
