- Says usually the party that gets the second highest number is given the status of opposition party, notes that his party is the second largest party in Assembly.
- Explains that it is not in the hands of CM or Dy CM, but Opposition status is accorded as per rules of Constitution
- Countering the argument that YSRCP deserves Oppn status as it got 40% votes, the JSP chief advises those who demand Opposition status on the basis of votes to go to Germany where votes decide seats