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Telangana Political Row: BRS MLC Thatha Madhu Arrested Over Speaker Remarks
- •BRS MLC Thatha Madhu was arrested by Hyderabad police for alleged objectionable remarks against Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, intensifying the political tension between the ruling Congress and opposition BRS.
- •The arrest follows a complaint by Congress leaders who demanded action against Madhu and a public apology, especially since the Speaker belongs to the Dalit community.
- •Madhu denies the allegations, claiming words were deliberately attributed to him to create controversy; he is expected to be produced before the Nampally court.
- •The political confrontation began with BRS legislators being stopped by police at the Assembly gate, leading to scuffles and arrests, including cases against KT Rama Rao, T Harish Rao, and Shambhipur Raju.
- •This row highlights the ongoing clashes between the Congress government and BRS in Telangana, with the Assembly session becoming a key arena for their political contest.
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BRS MLC Thatha Madhu was arrested by Hyderabad police over alleged objectionable remarks made against Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Cases were registered against him, reportedly under Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The political confrontation began when BRS legislators, wearing black T-shirts, were stopped by police near the Assembly’s main gate while attempting to enter the session on Monday. This incident escalated into a scuffle and subsequent arrests, including other BRS leaders like KT Rama Rao, T Harish Rao, and Shambhipur Raju.
Thatha Madhu has rejected the allegations, stating that words he did not use were deliberately attributed to him to create a controversy. He clarified that he did not intend to insult the Speaker and expressed regret if his comments were perceived that way, explaining that his remarks were directed at those who physically assaulted him at the Assembly gate.
