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Telangana Defection Row: Danam and Kadiyam Seek More Time as Speaker Weighs Rulings

Under Supreme Court scrutiny, the Speaker is expected to take legal advice before deciding on pleas against 10 BRS MLAs who moved to Congress.

Overview

  • Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender on Sunday submitted a written request for more time to answer a disqualification notice after meeting AICC leaders in New Delhi.
  • Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari earlier met Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, sought an extension, and said he would abide by the Speaker’s decision after consulting legal advisers.
  • The Speaker issued fresh notices requiring responses by November 23 as the Supreme Court has pressed for decisions and issued contempt notices over delays.
  • Hearings on petitions against eight of the 10 MLAs have concluded and orders have been reserved, while final action on Danam and Kadiyam is pending.
  • Reports say Danam is weighing options, including possible resignation, as a disqualification under the anti-defection law could trigger a bar on contesting elections for up to six years.