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Telangana Ministers Complain to Governor Over BRS Purification Ritual
Several Telangana ministers met the state’s Governor to submit a complaint.
They said BRS leaders carried out a reported purification ritual near KCR’s farmhouse in Erravalli.
The ministers said the ritual happened after Dalit protesters played traditional drums.
They believe this may show disrespect toward Dalits.
Minister Adluri Laxman called it an example of caste discrimination.
The ministers also complained about remarks allegedly made against the Assembly Speaker and his mother.
The Speaker has ordered an inquiry into a separate complaint by BRS women legislators.
The ministers asked K. Chandrashekar Rao to explain whether he knew about the ritual.
They said such treatment has no place in a people’s government.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka led ministers to meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan.
The delegation complained about an alleged “purification” ritual near KCR’s farmhouse in Erravalli.
Minister Adluri Laxman alleged the ritual reflected an anti-Dalit mindset and caste discrimination.
The ministers also raised alleged objectionable remarks by BRS legislators against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.
Laxman demanded clarification from former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and said untouchability would not be tolerated.
- Who
- A delegation of Telangana ministers led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka; Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla received the complaint.
- What
- The ministers complained about an alleged purification ritual linked to BRS leaders and alleged remarks against Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.
- Where
- At Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad; the alleged ritual was reported near KCR’s farmhouse at Erravalli.
- When
- Wednesday, during the Assembly session period.
- Why
- The ministers said the reported ritual indicated an anti-Dalit mindset and caste discrimination, and they wanted the Governor informed about the alleged conduct of BRS leaders.
Key facts
- Delegation leader
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka
- Governor
- Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Political party accused
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
- Reported location
- Erravalli, near KCR’s farmhouse
- Additional complaint
- Alleged objectionable remarks against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar and his mother
- Inquiry status
- The Speaker ordered an inquiry into a complaint by BRS women MLAs and assured action against those found responsible.
Quotes
Adluri Laxman
Telangana minister who accompanied the delegation to the Governor
“Is the humiliation of Dalits happening at KCR's behest? If KCR did not order it, why is he remaining silent?”
thehansindia.com
“We complained to the Governor about the practice of untouchability exhibited by KCR”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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