Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy has said that he does not know much about actor Chiranjeevi.

Dr. Reddy’s admission came during a television show on ‘women’s empowerment’ organised by a regional channel on Sunday.

Fielding questions, Dr. Reddy said that no leader should think that if he is prosperous that is enough. “In politics there should not be use-and-throw policy,” he said and added that under some circumstances leaders should be in a position to raise funds to take up welfare programmes.

Asked if Mr. Chiranjeevi, who recently launched Praja Rajyam, lacked such qualities, Dr. Reddy remarked that the actor’s close confidantes should be able to tell about him. “I have little knowledge about the actor,” he added. Further questioned if Mr. Chiranjeevi could also overcome the criticism he is facing like late N. T. Rama Rao, Dr. Reddy said voters would take all issues into consideration and give their final verdict.

The Chief Minister once again reiterated that politics was not an easy field.

Anyone who wants to succeed in politics should have certain qualities.

He said credibility, fulfilling promises, helping those in distress and the confidence to over come hurdles are some of the qualities of a good politician.