BRS MLAs pushed women colleagues at Telangana Assembly gate, minister claims
Synopsis
A video released by Telangana minister Danasari Seethakka accuses BRS's own male MLAs of pushing women colleagues at the Hyderabad Assembly gate — turning the BRS's own manhandling complaint against the party itself. With police cases naming K. T. Rama Rao and Harish Rao, and the BRS calling evidence 'morphed,' this standoff is escalating fast on multiple fronts.
Key Takeaways
Telangana minister Danasari Seethakka on 9 September alleged BRS MLAs Gangula Kamalakar and Sudheer Reddy pushed women colleagues Sabitha Indra Reddy , Sunitha Laxma Reddy , and Kova Laxmi at the Telangana Assembly gate.
The minister released video footage in support of her claim and called the conduct 'shameful.' Police have booked two cases against BRS legislators including K.
Harish Rao for assaulting officers and making inappropriate remarks against women police.
A woman constable alleged BRS MLAs stood semi-naked in close proximity to women officers and pushed against them during the protest.
The BRS has denied the allegations and called circulating photographs morphed and AI-generated.
Telangana's Minister for Panchayati Raj Danasari Seethakka on Wednesday, 9 September alleged that male legislators of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) physically pushed their own women colleagues during a protest outside the Telangana Assembly gate in Hyderabad, releasing video footage to back her claim. The allegation adds a sharp new dimension to an already volatile standoff between the ruling Indian National Congress (Congress) government and the principal Opposition.
What the Minister Alleged
Seethakka claimed that BRS MLAs Gangula Kamalakar and Sudheer Reddy shoved three of their own women legislators — Sabitha Indra Reddy, Sunitha Laxma Reddy, and Kova Laxmi — from behind during the protest. She described the conduct as 'shameful' and questioned why male MLAs needed to push their female colleagues at all. The minister also shared the supporting video publicly.
How the Protest Unfolded
The incident stems from a Monday protest in which BRS MLAs and MLCs were stopped at the Assembly gate by police for wearing black T-shirts bearing political slogans. The BRS has, in turn, alleged that former ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Laxma Reddy were manhandled by police during the same episode, and has demanded that the Congress government take action against the officers involved.
Police Cases and Constable's Complaint
Police have registered two separate cases against BRS legislators, including BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao and Deputy Leader in the Assembly T. Harish Rao, for allegedly assaulting police personnel, obstructing them from discharging their duties, and making inappropriate remarks against women police officers. A woman police constable, on whose complaint one of the cases was filed, alleged that the MLAs made objectionable remarks against policewomen and removed their T-shirts to stand half-naked in close proximity to women officers, causing, according to her complaint, 'extreme discomfort and embarrassment.' The complainant further alleged that the leaders forcibly attempted to enter the Assembly by pushing and jostling women constables.
Minister Visits Injured Constables
Seethakka subsequently visited the women police personnel who were reportedly injured in the alleged attack and enquired about their well-being. In a post on X, she wrote: 'Misbehaving with women police on duty is highly deplorable. They showed me photos & videos and said they were touched indecently. Our Government will not tolerate any act that violates the dignity of women.'
BRS Denies, Calls Images Morphed
The BRS has rejected the allegations, terming the photographs circulating online as morphed and AI-generated. The party has not yet responded to the specific video footage released by Seethakka. With police cases on both sides and competing video evidence now in public circulation, the controversy is unlikely to subside before the next Assembly session.
Point of View
With video evidence — released by the ruling side — purportedly showing male BRS legislators manhandling their own women colleagues. The BRS's 'morphed images' defence is a familiar deflection, but it will be tested against the video Seethakka has put into public circulation. The deeper issue is the pattern: protests at legislative premises increasingly turn into physical confrontations, and in this case women legislators and women police officers are bearing the cost. The Congress government, meanwhile, is using the controversy to neutralise the BRS's own manhandling narrative — a calculated counter-offensive that shifts the moral weight of the story.
NationPress
9 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Telangana minister Danasari Seethakka allege against BRS MLAs?
Minister Danasari Seethakka alleged that BRS MLAs Gangula Kamalakar and Sudheer Reddy physically pushed three women legislators of their own party — Sabitha Indra Reddy, Sunitha Laxma Reddy, and Kova Laxmi — from behind during a protest at the Telangana Assembly gate. She released video footage to support her claim and described the conduct as 'shameful.'
Why were BRS MLAs protesting at the Telangana Assembly gate?
BRS MLAs and MLCs were staging a protest on Monday when police stopped them at the Assembly gate for wearing black T-shirts with political slogans. The BRS has alleged that former ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Laxma Reddy were manhandled by police during the episode.
What police cases have been filed in connection with the incident?
Police have registered two cases against BRS legislators including BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao and Deputy Leader in the Assembly T. Harish Rao for allegedly assaulting police personnel, obstructing their duties, and making inappropriate remarks against women officers. A separate complaint was filed by a woman constable alleging indecent conduct by the legislators.
How has the BRS responded to the allegations?
The BRS has denied the allegations, terming the photographs circulating online as morphed and AI-generated. The party has not specifically addressed the video footage released by Minister Seethakka.
What action has the Telangana government said it will take?
Minister Seethakka, after visiting injured women police personnel, posted on X that the government 'will not tolerate any act that violates the dignity of women.' No specific punitive action against BRS legislators has been announced by the government as yet.
