YSR Congress leader S.V. Mohan Reddy has alleged that former minister T.G. Venkatesh was trying to create a rift in his family by inviting his father S.V. Subba Reddy into the TDP. Talking to reporters, he said Mr. Venkatesh had invited his father to contest from Pathikonda on a TDP ticket. He said his family was devoted to the YSRC and alleged that Mr.Venkatesh was playing dirty politics. He denied the charge that his supporters had a planted message threatening Mr. Venkatesh.