Telangana Assembly monsoon session LIVE: BRS legislators booked for allegedly 'assaulting police' outside Assembly
Two BRS legislators were arrested in Hyderabad following protests and alleged derogatory remarks against the Telangana Assembly Speaker. The incident occurred during a heated monsoon session, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders regarding government conduct.
Why it matters
The arrest underscores rising political tensions and the volatile nature of state-level legislative proceedings in India.
The Hyderabad police arrested BRS MLCs Tata Madhu and Naveen Kumar Reddy in connection with their alleged derogatory remarks against Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, made amid the uproar that marked the Assembly proceedings on Monday (September 7, 2026).
BRS MLCs Tata Madhu and Naveen Kumar Reddy arrested for derogatory remarks against Telangana Assembly Speaker amid ongoing protests.
BRS working president and Sircilla MLA K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) strongly attacked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress government outside the Telangana Assembly. He accused the government of using cheap dramas and tricks to avoid talking about real problems.
Published - September 08, 2026 10:20 am IST
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