Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Telangana Speaker Dismisses MLA Disqualification Petitions
The Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, made a big decision today.
He said that five MLAs who were accused of switching parties should not be disqualified.
These MLAs are Arikepudi Gandhi, Tellam Venkata Rao, Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, Prakash Goud, and Gudem Mahipal Reddy.
The BRS party, which filed the complaint, said the MLAs won their seats as BRS members but later joined the Congress party.
The Speaker said there wasn't enough proof to show they had really switched parties.
The BRS leaders are unhappy and plan to challenge this decision in court.
The Supreme Court had earlier told the Speaker to make a decision by December 18.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against five MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress party.
The Speaker found insufficient evidence to prove the MLAs had defected, despite allegations by the BRS.
The BRS, which filed the petitions, plans to challenge the Speaker's decision in court, calling it a 'cruel joke in democracy.'
The Supreme Court had directed the Speaker to decide on the petitions by December 18, after issuing a contempt notice for delay.
Eight of the ten MLAs involved submitted replies to the notices, while two sought more time.
- Who
- Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar
- What
- Dismissal of disqualification petitions against five MLAs
- When
- December 17 at 3:30 pm
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To address petitions filed regarding the disqualification of MLAs for alleged defection
- Date
- December 17
- Time
- 3:30 pm
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Speaker
- Gaddam Prasad Kumar
- Number of MLAs
- 5
- MLAs Involved
- Arikepudi Gandhi, Tellam Venkata Rao, Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, Prakash Goud, Gudem Mahipal Reddy
- Petitioners
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
- Court Involvement
- Supreme Court directed the Speaker to decide by December 18
Sources
Telangana Speaker to Deliver Verdict on Disqualification Petitions Against 5 MLAs
Disqualification Petitions: Telangana Speaker Gives Clean Chit to 5 MLAs
Telangana assembly speaker dismisses petition on disqualification of defected MLAs
Telangana Speaker dismisses disqualification petitions against five BRS MLAs
Telangana Speaker junks disqualification petitions against 5 BRS MLAs who ‘defected’
Telangana Speaker dismisses disqualification petition against turncoats
BRS to challenge Telangana Speaker’s order on disqualification pleas
Telangana Speaker Dismisses Disqualification Pleas Against 5 BRS Lawmakers
BRS Condemns Speaker’s Move On Turncoat MLAs
Speaker junks disqualification petitions against 5 BRS MLAs
All eyes on Danam Nagender as disqualification deadline looms
Telangana speaker dismisses disqualification pleas against five BRS MLAs who defected to Congress
