Hyderabad, Nov. 12 -- Amid social media buzz and widespread speculation, Telangana Forest and Environment Minister Konda Surekha issued a public clarification, stating that she had no intention of hurting or defaming veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna or his family members.

In a statement shared with the media, Konda Surekha emphasised that recent remarks or posts attributed to her were being misinterpreted or taken out of context, leading to unnecessary controversy.

"I have great respect for Nagarjuna Garu and his family, who have made immense contributions to Indian cinema. My words were never meant to cause any harm, disrespect, or defamation," the statement read.

The clarification comes after a section of social media users and fan g...