Manikyala Rao supported Ghazal Srinivas

Prominent singer Ghazal Srinivas, who was arrested yesterday on allegations of sexual harassment got support from unexpected quarters. AP endowment minister Manikyala Rao supported Ghazal Srinivas and even certified he is innocent.

Speaking to a TV channel, minister Manakyala Rao told, he knows Ghazal Srinivas for past several years and knows his character fully. He told Srinivas was always spiritual person and these allegations are all false. He also opined that there is some conspiracy behind this. He even questioned media people, how can someone shoot such videos if there is no conspiracy.

However, minister’s comments met criticism from social activists who opined, Manikyala Rao’s statements are irresponsible. They added, being in a responsible post, he shouldn’t have supported Ghazal Srinivas as that would make it difficult for other future victims to come out and report this kind of harassment incidents. They questioned whether minister will support accused if his family members were in the similar position as victims.