Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath sends Rs 100 crore defamation notice to his brother Srinivas

Vijayawada: The fight between the Kesineni brothers intensified as both Kesineni Srinivas (Nani) and Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) continued to trade barbs over land allotment to Ursa Clusters.
Kesineni Srinivas, former Vijayawada MP, recently alleged that Ursa Clusters is a benami entity of his younger brother, Kesineni Sivanath. He sent an open letter to chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, requesting a review of the land allotments made to Ursa Clusters.
Chinni earlier denied the allegations and stated that he had nothing to do with Ursa Clusters or its promoters. As Nani continued to attack him, linking one of the promoters of Ursa Clusters with him, he sent a Rs 100 crore legal defamation notice to Nani. Chinni also demanded in the notice that Nani remove all the defamatory posts he made on social media platforms within five days and warned of initiating criminal defamation proceedings if he failed to do so.
Chinni further alleged that YSRCP leaders and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy are trying to threaten NRI investors who are willing to contribute to the development of the state. He claimed that they did this while in power and are continuing the same behaviour even in opposition. Jagan is a master in floating suitcase companies, he said, and added that he has no moral right to criticise either the NDA govt or the NRIs who have genuinely come forward to invest in AP. Chinni assured the investors that they need not worry about the false propaganda of YSRCP and promised them all support.
Responding to the legal notice, Nani said it was an attempt to intimidate, silence, and muzzle criticism. He stated that he would respond with facts, not fear. He stood by every word he wrote and was ready to face defamation not only for Rs 100 crore but even for Rs one lakh crore. "Truth doesn't fear threats. And neither do I," said Nani.