Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Assembly showdown intensifies over remarks against Speaker
A political argument broke out in the Assembly over comments made by BRS MLC Thatha Madhu.
The comments were about Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar and his deceased mother.
Congress leaders said the remarks were offensive and demanded strong punishment.
They also asked BRS leader K Chandrashekar Rao to apologize.
Minister Seethakka became tearful while speaking about the issue.
Some Congress leaders asked for Madhu’s membership to be cancelled and for legal cases to be filed.
The Assembly meeting was paused and will continue on Tuesday.
A protest by members of the Scheduled Caste community was also announced.
Congress ministers and legislators demanded an unconditional apology from BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao.
They sought cancellation of BRS MLC Thatha Madhu’s membership over remarks about Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar and his deceased mother.
Minister Seethakka became emotional while calling for stringent legal action against Madhu.
Congress leaders accused BJP members of obstructing proceedings and alleged a tacit BJP-BRS understanding to divert attention from the controversy.
The Assembly adjourned until Tuesday, while the Legislative Council chairman considers possible action against Madhu, including expulsion.
- Who
- Congress ministers and legislators, BRS MLC Thatha Madhu, BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao, and Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar are central to the dispute.
- What
- The Assembly debated alleged offensive remarks by Thatha Madhu concerning the Speaker and his deceased mother, with Congress leaders demanding an apology, legal action, and cancellation of Madhu’s membership.
- When
- The dispute was debated on Monday; proceedings are scheduled to continue on Tuesday.
- Where
- The confrontation took place in the Assembly in Hyderabad, with a proposed protest at KCR’s Erravelli farmhouse.
- Why
- Congress leaders said the remarks insulted the Speaker, violated legislative decorum, and required action to protect respect for constitutional officers.
- Main controversy
- Alleged objectionable remarks by BRS MLC Thatha Madhu about Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar and his deceased mother.
- Congress demand
- An unconditional apology from BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao.
- Requested penalty
- Cancellation of Thatha Madhu’s Council membership, with possible expulsion under consideration.
- Legal action sought
- Minister Ponnam Prabhakar requested cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against concerned legislators.
- Proceedings
- The Assembly was adjourned and the discussion will continue on Tuesday after a Business Advisory Committee meeting.
- Protest announced
- Beerla Ilaiah said the Scheduled Caste community would organize a Saavu Dappu protest at KCR’s Erravelli farmhouse on Tuesday.
- Video evidence
- The Chief Minister’s Office released a video purportedly showing Thatha Madhu making the objectionable statements.