Actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao also known as Junior NTR has categorically refuted allegations that he was behind the political machinations of his close associate and TDP MLA from Gudivada, Kodali Srivenkateswara Rao alias Nani.

The MLA was suspended for ‘anti-party activities’ minutes after he met YSR Congress honorary president, Vijayalakshmi at her Banjara Hills residence on Monday. In a blow to the party on a day when it is holding its extended executive meeting, Mr. Nani is likely to join the YSR Congress and expected to meet Kadapa MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy at the Chanchalguda prison later in the day.