Finally, Captain Kiran Kumar Reddy has played his last ball today and quits his party, CM Post and his MLA post also. He announced this decision in a press meet held at his camp office a short while ago. He said it pains him very much to quit the party that gives him name and fame, but forced to quit as he is firmly opposing party decision.

He reiterated all those points that he is saying about the problems arise out of bifurcation and described how his party has violated all constitutional procedures in passing the T-Bill. He condemned the way his party and BJP join hands to pass the T-Bill. He fears that the way his party and BJP pass the T-Bill may encourage others to follow the unconstitutional procedures in the future for overcoming such problems.

He flays the Centre for making mockery of democracy and Parliamentary system by forcedly passing the bill in Lok Sabha yesterday. He sharply criticizes his party for doing all those odd things in Lok Sabha yesterday. He also criticized all political parties of the state for playing double games for votes and seats. However, he didn’t used any harsh words against his high command especially Sonia or Rahul Gandhi.

Replying to media question, he said he has continued in the post until today only because he couldn’t turn down the order of Sonia Gandhi. However, he said would he resign six months ago, when his party announced its decision to divide the state, Telangana would be formed four months ago. He said he is not greedy for power. If greedy, he said he would have accepted his party decision, he would definitely get rewards for it. But, he remain in power only to fight against bifurcation.

He accepts his defeat and apologized all those people who hearts with his decisions against bifurcation. He made it clear that he is not against Telangana state formation, but opposed it only keeping n view of their welfare and nothing else. He made it clear that he will not continue as interim CM, even if Governor asks.  

When asked about launching new political party, he said still the media couldn’t understand why he fought and why he is quitting. He said that he is not concerned about his future. He concludes his press meet without giving any hint about his new party.

Later, he accompanied few MLAs and Ministers went to meet Governor Narasimhan to submit resignations.