Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Telangana Ethics Panel Notices BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy
The Telangana Assembly has a committee that looks into bad behavior by lawmakers.
This committee asked MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy to explain his actions in writing.
The issue began during a heated budget discussion about mining policy on March 29.
Kaushik Reddy was accused of insulting senior leader Kadiyam Srihari.
He was also accused of making a gesture that looked like firing a gun.
Congress members said this was disrespectful toward Dalits.
Leaders from Kaushik Reddy’s BRS party said the action was politically motivated.
If the committee is not satisfied with his explanation, it could recommend suspending him from the Assembly.
The Telangana Assembly Ethics Committee sought a written explanation from Huzurabad BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy.
The notice concerns alleged misconduct during a March 29 budget debate over mining policy.
Kaushik Reddy allegedly insulted Kadiyam Srihari and made an indecent gesture simulating gunfire.
BRS leaders called the committee’s action politically motivated and accused Congress of vindictiveness.
If his explanation is unsatisfactory, the committee may recommend suspending him from the Assembly.
- Who
- The Telangana Assembly Ethics Committee and Huzurabad BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy are central to the matter; Kadiyam Srihari was involved in the alleged incident.
- What
- The committee issued Kaushik Reddy a notice seeking a written explanation for alleged misconduct in the House.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on March 29; the committee later met after a five-month gap and recommended issuing the notice.
- Where
- The incident took place in the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
- Why
- The notice followed allegations that Kaushik Reddy insulted Kadiyam Srihari and made indecent gestures during a debate over mining policy.
Congress and Ethics Committee Position
BRS Position
Whether disciplinary action is justified
Congress and Ethics Committee Position
The committee’s majority view was that Kaushik Reddy’s alleged conduct warranted disciplinary action, while Congress members described it as discourtesy toward Dalits.
BRS Position
BRS leaders said the move was intended to embarrass the party and accused the Congress government of being vindictive.
Validity of the committee’s action
Congress and Ethics Committee Position
The Ethics Committee proceeded with a recommendation to seek Kaushik Reddy’s written explanation after investigating the Assembly incident.
BRS Position
BRS minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy questioned the committee’s authority to seek an explanation before its members had been elected.
Possible next steps
Congress and Ethics Committee Position
The committee may ask Kaushik Reddy to appear personally and could recommend suspension if his explanation is unsatisfactory.
BRS Position
The BRS is reportedly considering legal and political measures to challenge or respond to the action.
- Committee
- Telangana Assembly Ethics Committee
- MLA facing notice
- Padi Kaushik Reddy, Huzurabad BRS MLA
- Alleged incident
- Insults and an alleged gun-firing gesture directed at Kadiyam Srihari
- Date of incident
- March 29
- Committee chairperson
- Congress MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy
- Possible consequence
- A recommendation to suspend Kaushik Reddy from the Assembly if his explanation is unsatisfactory
- BRS response
- The party called the action politically motivated and said it was considering legal and political steps