Minister for Mines & Geology, Galla Arunakumari, on Sunday called on Member of Parliament and Congress leader K. Chiranjeevi, ostensibly seeking his support for selection of her son Jaydev Galla as the party's candidate from the Tirupati Assembly seat. It was vacated by the actor following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
It may be recalled hectic lobbying is on as the deadline approaches and contenders for the Tirupati ticket have been leaving no stone unturned to bag it. Prominent among the aspirants for the Congress ticket are former Tirupati MLA Venkataramana and Mr. Jaydev.