The MLA defection case involving 10 BRS legislators who joined the ruling Congress has entered its final phase, with Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar resuming hearings under the Anti-Defection Act. While eight MLAs have filed replies, Danam Nagender and Kadiam Srihari sought more time.
Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has completed cross-examinations of two MLAs accused of defecting from BRS to Congress. While the MLAs deny the charges, BRS advocates presented video evidence and affidavits.