Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is expected to submit its official response today in the disqualification case involving 10 rebel MLAs who crossed over to the Congress. The deadline issued by the Telangana Assembly Speaker for BRS to reply expires this afternoon.
Last month, the Speaker issued notices to the accused MLAs, following a Supreme Court directive to resolve disqualification petitions within three months. The Speaker also sought a formal opinion from BRS in the matter, prompting the party to prepare a detailed reply.
Disqualification case against rebel MLAs reaches critical stage
Sources said all 10 rebel MLAs, who won on BRS tickets and later joined the ruling Congress, are likely to visit the Assembly today. The Assembly Secretary is expected to receive the BRS submission, detailing the party’s stand on the legislators’ responses.
The Speaker had granted a three-day deadline for the BRS to reply to the explanations submitted by the MLAs. That deadline concludes today.
BRS, Congress brace for political showdown over defected MLAs
The political tug-of-war between the Congress and BRS continues to escalate. Last week, nine of the ten MLAs met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to discuss legal strategy and the Speaker’s notices. Kadiyam Srihari was the only absentee.
According to sources, CM Revanth Reddy advised the MLAs to prepare for by-elections if needed. Meanwhile, the BRS has increased pressure by demanding that the defected MLAs resign voluntarily. Party working president K.T. Rama Rao has repeatedly challenged them to quit and face the electorate again.
BRS has also begun targeting the constituencies represented by the rebel MLAs. KTR’s recent visit to Gadwal, a constituency held by one of the defectors, was seen as part of this strategy. The party is reportedly using these visits to mobilise its cadre and maintain political momentum.
As the Speaker weighs the arguments from both sides, all eyes are now on the decision that could reshape the Assembly’s current composition.
