Telangana Minister's "Buffalo" Remark Sparks Major Caste Controversy Within Congress Cabinet

Oct 07, 2025 08:23 pm CST

A serious internal conflict has erupted in Telangana's Congress government after BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar allegedly referred to SC Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman as a "buffalo" during a campaign event. The incident has escalated into a caste-based controversy, with Laxman demanding a formal apology and threatening to approach AICC leadership if the matter isn't resolved.