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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar for rejecting disqualification petitions against MLAs Danam Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari, calling it an attack on democracy and warning the decision could encourage political defections
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Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against MLAs Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender, citing lack of evidence. The decision closes all anti-defection cases filed by BRS against defecting legislators who joined the ruling Congress
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Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar reserved his verdict after completing the hearing on disqualification petitions against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender. The decision in the Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari case has also been reserved and is expected soon
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Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar reserved his verdict till March 7 on disqualification petitions against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari and Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender. The petitions were filed by BRS under the Anti-Defection Law after the MLAs joined Congress
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Qutbullapur MLA KP Vivekanand alleged that Kadiyam Srihari misled the Speaker on his defection and would face consequences in court. He criticised Srihari’s conduct during the hearing as vague and against party interests
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BRS turncoat MLA from Khairatabad Danam Nagender skipped the Speaker’s hearing on a disqualification petition on Friday. He has been asked to appear on March 2. Another MLA, Kadiyam Srihari, has also been directed to attend a hearing
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Former MLA Nannapaneni Narender criticised Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari for his remarks against BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of political opportunism and frequent party switching for personal and family interests.
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BRS whip KP Vivekanand expressed confidence that 10 turncoat legislators would be disqualified, making elections inevitable. After appearing before the Speaker in the Kadiyam Srihari case, he said the party would approach the courts once a decision is taken.
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The hearing on disqualification petitions against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender concluded before Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. A decision on Nagender and Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari is expected soon, ahead of the Supreme Court deadline.
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A flex banner protest staged by BRS cadre in Jangaon against defected MLA Kadiyam Srihari stirred political tension during a temple committee event. The banner, featuring Srihari and former MLA Rajaiah, went viral on social media. Police intervention led to detentions, intensifying the political atmosphere.
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Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari has denied allegations of defecting from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi to the Congress, submitting a counter affidavit to Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. His response comes amid disqualification petitions against several BRS MLAs accused of switching loyalties after the 2023 elections.
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Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said he would not resign amid notices from the Speaker over his defection to Congress. Addressing party cadres, he urged them to ignore rumours and promised development funds from his MLA quota for unanimously elected sarpanch candidates
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Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said he would abide by the Speaker’s decision after seeking more time to reply to the BRS disqualification petition. He criticised the opposition for predicting a by-election and said future action would depend on legal consultations.
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Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari has sought more time to respond to the Speaker’s disqualification notice, while attention now turns to Khairthabad MLA Danam Nagender. The Congress leader, formerly elected on a BRS ticket, is under scrutiny for violating the anti-defection law after contesting from Secunderabad in the Parliament elections.
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Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has issued fresh notices to MLAs Danam Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari in the BRS disqualification case. Following Supreme Court directions, the Speaker has expedited the process and is expected to take a decision after legal consultation.
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After Supreme Court’s contempt notice, Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has fast-tracked disqualification cases against 10 BRS MLAs who switched to Congress. Two turncoats will face cross-examination on Wednesday; eight claim they are still with BRS technically.
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BRS submitted affidavits to the Assembly seeking disqualification of 10 defected MLAs and pressed the Speaker for early by-elections. MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused Congress and BJP of promoting defections and criticised Union Minister Bandi Sanjay for false allegations on BRS leaders
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In Jangaon district’s Station Ghanpur constituency, BRS cadres have initiated a postcard protest demanding the resignation of MLA Kadiyam Srihari, who defected to the Congress party. Accusing him of betraying the party and ignoring public grievances, especially farmers’ struggles due to urea shortage, leaders warned of escalating the movement if he fails to step down.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of stalling the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project and favouring a new scheme for personal gain. He also demanded immediate disqualification of MLAs who switched allegiance, calling it a mockery of democratic values.
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In response to the Speaker’s disqualification notices, nine out of ten BRS turncoat MLAs met with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss legal responses and political strategy. This comes after the Supreme Court's directive to resolve the disqualification petitions within 90 days.