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Telangana Speaker Serves Disqualification Notices to All 10 BRS MLAs Accused of Defecting to Congress

The move follows a Supreme Court order requiring a time-bound ruling on anti-defection petitions within 90 days.

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Telangana assembly speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has issued notices to 10 lawmakers of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), who allegedly defected to the Congress last year. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Overview

  • Notices were issued after the Speaker consulted the Advocate General and senior lawyers, according to official accounts reported by multiple outlets.
  • The MLAs have been asked to explain the alleged defections and clarify whether they accept the BRS’s claims or assert continued membership in the party.
  • Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy confirmed receipt of a notice and publicly stated he is still with the BRS and will abide by legal process.
  • Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender faces added scrutiny after contesting the recent Lok Sabha election on a Congress ticket without resigning as a BRS legislator.
  • BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has urged party workers to prepare for elections following the court’s directive and the Speaker’s action.