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MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy's Viral Video Sparks Debate on Women's Personal Space
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News18•08-10-2026, 14:16
MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy's Viral Video Sparks Debate on Women's Personal Space
- •A video of Telangana Congress MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy holding a female student's hand during a discussion on the Mahalakshmi Bus Travel Scheme went viral on social media.
- •The MLA defended his actions by claiming he was explaining the scheme to the girls like a father, but the incident drew mixed reactions regarding personal boundaries.
- •The controversy highlights the ongoing issue of women's safety and the urgent need for politicians and public figures to understand personal space and consent.
Key Questions Answered
A viral video showed MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy interacting with two female students regarding the Mahalakshmi Bus Travel Scheme while inappropriately holding and grabbing one girl's hand and wrist after she stepped back.
The MLA clarified that the allegations against him were false, stating that he was merely explaining the welfare scheme to the female students in the manner of a father.
The incident sparked a serious debate on women's personal boundaries, comfort, consent, and the urgent need for public figures and politicians to understand proper conduct and respect personal space.
