Hyderabad, May 10 -- Union Minister and BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar has alleged there was a "political hit job" aimed at maligning him and said dragging children and family members into political battles "only reflects the desperation of those who lack the courage" to fight him politically.

"In view of the recent baseless allegations, I wish to state that I have always respected the law and abided by the Constitution throughout my public life. I have lived without any stain and continue to place complete faith in the judiciary," the Union Minister said in a post on X on Saturday.

"Some forces are unable to digest the rise of a BC leader who came from the grassroots level, served as a Corporator, and rose step by step to become a Union...