The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution that strongly condemned alleged derogatory and unparliamentary remarks made by two BRS Members of the Legislative Council and their conduct near Gate No. 3 of the Assembly precincts on September 7. The House also demanded that BRS chief and Leader of Opposition K Chandrashekhar Rao take responsibility and tender an unconditional apology to Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.
Resolution details and wording
According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office, the resolution described the comments attributed to MLCs Tata Madhusudhan and N Naveen Kumar Reddy as “highly derogatory, insulting and unparliamentary utterances” and expressed the Assembly's “strongest condemnation and profound disapproval” of their behaviour.
"This House considers such conduct to be wholly unbecoming of a Member of the Legislative Council and seriously prejudicial to the dignity, authority and constitutional position of the Speaker and to the dignity, privileges and institutional integrity of the Telangana Legislative Assembly," the resolution said.
The House also termed the act of removing T‑shirts in the public area, in the presence of women, as “highly objectionable” and said it amounted to outrage of the modesty of the women present at the place of the incident, as per the CMO statement.
Parliamentary norms and institutional integrity
The resolution emphasised that no political disagreement or personal grievance could justify conduct that diminishes the dignity of the presiding officer or impedes the orderly functioning of the Assembly. It said the behaviour in question was prejudicial to the dignity, authority and constitutional position of the Speaker and undermined the institutional integrity of the legislature.
By asking the Leader of Opposition to accept responsibility, the Assembly moved beyond censuring the individual members to holding their party leadership accountable, signalling expectations of party discipline and collective responsibility in legislative conduct.
Key points of the Assembly action
- Condemnation: Resolution condemns alleged derogatory remarks by the two BRS MLCs.
- Objectionable conduct: House called the removal of T‑shirts in public, in presence of women, unacceptable and an outrage of modesty.
- Demand for apology: Assembly resolved that BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao should tender an unconditional apology to the Speaker.
Summary table of allegations and Assembly response
| Allegation | Accused | Assembly response |
|---|---|---|
| Derogatory/unparliamentary remarks against the Speaker | Tata Madhusudhan; N Naveen Kumar Reddy (BRS MLCs) | Strong condemnation; described as highly derogatory and insulting |
| Removal of T‑shirts in public precincts in presence of women | Same two BRS MLCs | Called highly objectionable; said to amount to outrage of modesty |
| Leadership responsibility | K Chandrashekhar Rao (BRS) | House resolved he should tender an unconditional apology to the Speaker |
The resolution underlines the Assembly's insistence on maintaining decorum and protecting the dignity of the presiding officer. It also signals that conduct outside the formal proceedings but within Assembly precincts will be treated as matter for parliamentary discipline when it impacts institutional reputation.
Political context and likely fallout
The motion places pressure on the BRS leadership to respond formally to the Assembly's demand. By asking the Leader of Opposition to take responsibility, the House has signalled a higher standard of accountability for party chiefs for the actions of their members, a stance that could shape inter-party exchanges in the coming days.
The resolution does not specify sanctions against the named MLCs, nor does it record any immediate punitive measures; it focuses on condemnation and a demand for apology in the interest of institutional decency and decorum. The Assembly's action could, however, prompt separate disciplinary steps within the Council or within party structures.
As the matter develops, watchers will look for an official response from BRS leadership and any steps taken by the Legislative Council or police authorities if allegations of criminality related to the alleged outrage of modesty are pursued. For now, the Assembly has recorded its formal displeasure and asked for an unconditional apology to the Speaker.
(Reporting from Hyderabad)
