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**Hyderabad, India – September 15, 2025**
## BRS Leaders Demand Disqualification of Defecting MLAs in Telangana
A political battle is brewing in Telangana as leaders from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are pushing for the disqualification of ten MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress party.
Former Minister G. Jagadish Reddy, along with BRS MLAs K.P. Vivekanand and Chinta Prabhakar, submitted their responses to the Assembly Joint Secretary on Monday, challenging the explanations provided by the accused MLAs.
The allegations stem from complaints lodged by BRS, accusing these MLAs of abandoning the party and joining its political rival, Congress. Eight of the ten MLAs facing disqualification notices from Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad have responded, including Pocharam Srinivas Reddy (Banswada), Krishna Mohan Reddy (Gadwal), Yadayya (Chevella), Tellam Venkata Rao (Bhadrachalam), Gudem Mahipal Reddy (Patancheru), and Dr. Sanjay (Jagtial). However, Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender have yet to submit their rejoinders.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Jagadish Reddy asserted that the MLAs had “betrayed the people’s mandate” and should be disqualified. He presented photographic evidence of the MLAs participating in Congress events alongside prominent leaders like Rahul Gandhi.
“If they really believed in KCR’s leadership, why do they attend Congress events, share the stage with Rahul Gandhi, and publish advertisements with Congress leaders?” Mr. Jagadish Reddy questioned. He stated, “These MLAs are caught red-handed, and by-elections in their constituencies are inevitable.”
The Speaker is expected to review the responses and the BRS’s complaints before making a decision on whether to disqualify the MLAs. The outcome could have significant implications for the political landscape in Telangana.
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