Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Speaker Issues Legal Notice to Ex-BRS MLA
The Speaker of the Assembly, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, sent a legal notice to a former MLA, Methuku Anand, who used to be in the BRS party.
The Speaker says Anand made false and hurtful statements during press conferences.
These statements allegedly harmed the Speaker's reputation and caused him mental distress.
The Speaker is asking for ₹10 crore in compensation and wants Anand to apologize publicly and promise not to make such statements again.
Anand had claimed that the Speaker took bribes and controlled the Vikarabad municipality for personal gain, which the Speaker denies.
Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar issued a legal notice to former BRS MLA Methuku Anand for alleged defamatory statements.
Anand's statements during press conferences on January 14 and January 19 are claimed to have harmed the Speaker's reputation.
The Speaker seeks ₹10 crore in compensation and a public apology within seven days.
Anand allegedly accused the Speaker of taking bribes and controlling the Vikarabad municipality, which the Speaker denies.
The notice demands Anand refrain from making such allegations in the future.
- Who
- Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar and former BRS MLA Methuku Anand
- What
- Legal notice issued for alleged defamatory statements
- When
- January 14 and January 19 (press conferences), issued on Friday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To seek compensation and apology for alleged defamation
- Speaker
- Gaddam Prasad Kumar
- Ex-BRS MLA
- Methuku Anand
- Allegations
- Defamatory and scandalous statements
- Compensation Sought
- ₹10 crore
- Apology Deadline
- 7 days