Why Was BRS MLA T. Srinivas Yadav Booked for Comments Against Telangana CM?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Legal action initiated against BRS MLA T. Srinivas Yadav.
- Comments made against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
- Political tension surrounding the division of Secunderabad.
- Congress party's strong condemnation of Yadav's remarks.
- Yadav's clarification regarding his intentions.
Hyderabad, Jan 15 (NationPress) The police in Hyderabad have initiated legal proceedings against T. Srinivas Yadav, a former minister and MLA from the BRS, for making inappropriate comments directed at Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
This action follows a complaint lodged by a member of the ruling Congress party, prompting the authorities to file the case against the BRS representative.
The case was officially recorded on Wednesday at the SR Nagar Police Station upon a report from Congress leader Ravikiran Devulapalli.
Two days prior, during a gathering in Secunderabad, Yadav had expressed his opposition to the Congress government's intention to fragment Secunderabad into three separate corporations within Greater Hyderabad.
He issued a stern warning to the Chief Minister, stating that Secunderabad is not a personal asset that can be divided. “If you attempt to split Secunderabad, you will face consequences,” he cautioned.
The remarks made by Srinivas Yadav drew sharp criticism from the Congress party. The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice-president, responsible for the Sanath Nagar constituency, remarked that he should control his speech.
She suggested that the BRS leader should visit Monda Market in Secunderabad to physically cut vegetables instead of making threats.
Furthermore, she warned that any future derogatory comments about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy would not be tolerated.
Following the backlash from his statement, Yadav announced that he was retracting his earlier comments.
He clarified that his intention was merely to voice strong opposition against any plans to divide Secunderabad and that he respects individuals in Constitutional roles.
Yadav also questioned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's assertion that Secunderabad would remain unaffected, pointing out that several police stations in Secunderabad have been integrated into the Malkajgiri zone.
He further alleged that numerous divisions in Secunderabad have been assimilated into the Bowenpally circle, which is part of the Malkajgiri area.