AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu and his brother-in-law and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna always shared a good rapport both personally and politically. Often, Balayya heaps praises on Babu’s governance and even Babu reciprocated in the same way on a few occasions.

But looks like business is business for Babu when it comes to taking decisions. Yesterday, Babu finalised the postings for Executive Officer at the Vijayawada Kanakadurga temple.

Inside buzz in the political circles is that Balayya recommended the present Joint EO’s name for the EO post to Chandrababu, but Babu ignored Balayya’s recommendation and got the IAS officer Surya Kumari posted as the EO upon former Chief Secretary’s lobbying.Apparently, Balayya is upset with Babu ignoring his recommendation. On the other hand, Babu reportedly made the decision since he only wanted an IAS officer for the EO post.