Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Bhatti Vikramarka Condemns Feudal Ideology and Dalit Insult in Telangana
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka criticized what he called feudal and discriminatory behavior.
He said Telangana society should treat everyone equally.
He was upset by remarks made against the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly.
He also criticized a reported purification ritual connected to roads walked by Dalits.
Bhatti said this was disrespectful to Dalits and to all of Telangana.
He referred to the Constitution written under the leadership of B. R. Ambedkar, which says people have equal fundamental rights.
He also mentioned a similar incident involving BJP leaders and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Uttarakhand.
Bhatti warned that such behavior could push society toward medieval conditions.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said Telangana would not tolerate feudal or discriminatory ideology.
He condemned BRS leaders’ conduct in the Legislative Assembly, saying it insulted the Speaker.
He criticized posts showing BRS leaders and cadres performing a purification ritual on roads reportedly walked by Dalits.
Bhatti said the act insulted Dalits and hurt the self-respect of Telangana society.
He also criticized BJP leaders for allegedly purifying a ground after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attended a meeting there in Uttarakhand.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka criticized BRS leaders and cadres, and referred to BJP leaders and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
- What
- Bhatti condemned alleged insults to the Legislative Assembly Speaker and a reported purification ritual associated with roads walked by Dalits.
- When
- He said he expressed anguish on Tuesday and that related posts appeared within 24 hours; no calendar date was provided.
- Where
- The Assembly-related incident occurred in Telangana; the separate incident involving Mallikarjun Kharge was described as taking place in Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Bhatti said the conduct reflected feudal and discriminatory ideology, violated the principle of equality, and hurt Dalit and Telangana society’s self-respect.
- Speaker
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister
- Target of criticism
- BRS leadership, leaders and cadres
- Assembly issue
- Remarks and conduct that Bhatti said insulted the Speaker
- Reported ritual
- A purification ritual on roads reportedly walked by Dalits
- Constitutional principle
- Equality in fundamental rights under the Constitution associated with B. R. Ambedkar
- Other incident cited
- BJP leaders allegedly purified a ground after Mallikarjun Kharge attended a meeting in Uttarakhand
- Political concern
- Bhatti questioned whether India was moving toward medieval conditions