Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Gumuduru Women Demand Apology Over Red-Light Remark
Women from Gumuduru village are upset about words allegedly used by MLA Dr Bhukya Murali Naik.
They say he referred to their village as a “red-light area.”
The alleged comment was made during a coaching programme on Sunday.
The women want him to explain what he meant.
They also want him to take back the remark and apologise publicly.
Former MP Maloth Kavitha criticised the alleged statement.
Opposition leaders said they may organise a protest.
The exact context of the MLA’s alleged words remains unclear.
Women from Gumuduru village accused Mahabubabad MLA Dr Bhukya Murali Naik of calling their village a “red-light area.”
The alleged remark was made during a free police constable and sub-inspector coaching programme on Sunday.
The women demanded clarification, withdrawal of the remark and a public apology.
Former MP Maloth Kavitha criticised the alleged comments and said they hurt women’s sentiments.
Opposition leaders warned of protests if the MLA does not explain the context of his remarks.
- Who
- Women from Gumuduru, Mahabubabad MLA Dr Bhukya Murali Naik, former MP Maloth Kavitha and opposition leaders.
- What
- The women demanded clarification, withdrawal of an alleged “red-light area” remark and a public apology.
- When
- The alleged remark was made on Sunday during a coaching programme.
- Where
- At a free police constable and sub-inspector coaching programme at the district collectorate.
- Why
- The women said the alleged remark questioned or hurt the dignity and sentiments of women in Gumuduru.
Women and Opposition Critics
MLA’s Unclear Context
Whether an apology is required
Women and Opposition Critics
The women and Maloth Kavitha said Dr Bhukya Murali Naik should withdraw the alleged remark and apologise publicly.
MLA’s Unclear Context
The article does not report a response from Dr Bhukya Murali Naik; the context of the alleged remark remained unclear.
Meaning of the alleged remark
Women and Opposition Critics
The women questioned why Gumuduru was allegedly described as a “red-light area” and asked who had designated it that way.
MLA’s Unclear Context
The circumstances and intended meaning behind the alleged reference were still being discussed by political and social groups.
Potential protest
Women and Opposition Critics
Opposition leaders said they would support the women through protests if the MLA failed to explain himself.
MLA’s Unclear Context
No protest had been reported as having taken place in the article.
- Village
- Gumuduru
- MLA named
- Dr Bhukya Murali Naik, Mahabubabad MLA
- Disputed phrase
- “Red-light area”
- Event
- Free police constable and sub-inspector coaching programme
- Demands
- Clarification, withdrawal of the remark and a public apology
- Critic
- Mahabubabad BRS president and former MP Maloth Kavitha
- Possible action
- Opposition leaders warned of a protest