'Humanity is my religion', says Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Hitting back at his detractors seeking to make an issue of his faith, Andhra Presh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday asserted that "humanity" was his religion. "In recent days, some people have been questioning my religion and caste. It pains me. I want to tell everyone that humanity is my religion and keeping promises (in election manifesto) is my caste," he said without naming anyone.

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Chief Minister was dressing a garing after inaugurating a new health scheme 'Post-operative Sustenance Allowance' at Government General Hospital in Guntur. Opposition TDP, BJP and Jana Sena have found fault with Jagan's recent visit to famous Lord Venkateswara temple near Tirupati, claiming he h t followed procedures of hill shrine for n-Hindus entering it.

Jagan ted that he regarded his YSR Congress Party election manifesto as "Bible, Quran and Bhagav Gita". "I am keeping all promises (me in manifesto). I belong to that caste. Some people are unable to digest fact that I am able to deliver good governance," he said.

Chief Minister vowed to march ahe with his welfare nda despite 'negativity' being spre by opposition parties. He also asserted that he would stand strong, with blessings of people and God, and face 'conspiracies' being hatched by his opponents.

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