7 months ago
Telangana Speaker to Hear MLA Disqualification Petition
The Speaker of the Telangana Assembly, Prasad Kumar, will hear a petition that asks to disqualify MLA Danam Nagender.
The hearing is scheduled for the 30th of this month.
Notices have been sent to Nagender, another MLA named Kaushik Reddy, and the lawyers involved.
The petition was filed by BJP leader Maheshwar Reddy and BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, who allege that Nagender has defected to the Congress party.
Nagender denies these allegations, stating that he has not resigned from the BRS and that attending a Congress meeting was out of personal interest.
He argues that the petitions lack substance and are politically motivated.
The Speaker will listen to the petitioners and decide on the matter.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Prasad Kumar will hear a disqualification petition against MLA Danam Nagender on the 30th of the month.
Notices have been served to Nagender, MLA Kaushik Reddy, and the involved lawyers.
The petition was filed by BJP floor leader Maheshwar Reddy and BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, alleging defection to the Congress party.
Danam Nagender denies the allegations, stating he has not resigned from the BRS and that attending a Congress meeting was out of personal interest.
The Speaker will record testimonies from the petitioners during the proceedings, with Kaushik Reddy scheduled at 10:30 AM and Maheshwar Reddy at 12:00 PM.
- Who
- Telangana Assembly Speaker Prasad Kumar, MLA Danam Nagender, BJP floor leader Maheshwar Reddy, BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy
- What
- Hearing of a disqualification petition against MLA Danam Nagender
- Where
- Telangana Assembly
- When
- 30th of the current month
- Why
- To address the disqualification petition filed by BJP floor leader Maheshwar Reddy and BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, alleging defection
Petitioners (BRS and BJP)
Danam Nagender
Defection Allegations
Petitioners (BRS and BJP)
Danam Nagender attended a Congress meeting and has defected to the Congress party.
Danam Nagender
Attending a Congress meeting was out of personal interest and does not constitute defection.
Evidence of Defection
Petitioners (BRS and BJP)
Media reports and Nagender's actions indicate a shift in political allegiance.
Danam Nagender
There is no legal or documentary evidence to support the allegations of defection.
Disqualification Petitions
Petitioners (BRS and BJP)
The petitions are valid and should be upheld to maintain democratic integrity.
Danam Nagender
The petitions lack substance and are politically motivated, and should be dismissed.
Key facts
- Petitioner
- BJP floor leader Maheshwar Reddy
- Respondent
- MLA Danam Nagender
- Hearing Date
- 30th of the current month
- Speaker
- Prasad Kumar
- Other Notified Parties
- MLA Kaushik Reddy and involved lawyers
- Petitioners' Hearing Times
- Padi Kaushik Reddy at 10:30 AM, A Maheshwar Reddy at 12:00 PM
- Previous Disqualification Cases
- Seven petitions disposed, one reserved for final orders
