Telangana Minister Apologizes for Derogatory Remark Against Cabinet Colleague: Political Fallout and Reconciliation

Oct 08, 2025 02:38 pm CST

Telangana's Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has issued a formal statement of regret after his derogatory "buffalo" remark about fellow cabinet member Adluri Laxman Kumar sparked allegations of casteism. The incident, captured on live microphones during a public event, threatened to create a rift within the Congress government ahead of crucial local elections, prompting intervention from party leadership to resolve the controversy between the long-time political allies.