Telangana politics
Legal Case Filed Against Congress Leader Naveen Yadav for Unauthorized Voter ID Distribution in Hyderabad
Oct 08, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Telangana Congress leader Naveen Yadav faces legal charges for allegedly distributing unauthorized voter ID cards ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in Hyderabad. Police have filed a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Representation of the People Act following a BJP complaint to the Election Commission. While Yadav's team claims it was merely a voter awareness initiative, authorities are investigating the incident as a potential electoral violation.
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.