Hyderabad witnessed political tensions flare on Monday as Congress legislators from the Dalit community launched a sharp condemnation against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Tata Madhu for alleged derogatory remarks aimed at Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.

  • BRS MLC Tata Madhu accused of stating KCR avoids Assembly to not address Speaker as 'sir'
  • Congress demands apology from former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao
  • Incident occurred September 7, 2026, amid scuffle over black t-shirt protest

Context of the Confrontation

The controversy erupted when BRS legislators attempted to enter the Assembly wearing black t-shirts printed with slogans critical of the government—a move halted by police, leading to physical pushing and a heated scuffle. During this clash, Mr. Madhu allegedly made disrespectful comments about the Speaker, questioning the dignity of his position.

Demand for Accountability

Congress MLAs and MLCs, addressing media at the Assembly, expressed outrage over what they framed as an attack not just on an individual, but on the Dalit community and constitutional decorum. MLC Addanki Dayakar pointedly wondered if the remarks were encouraged during a recent meeting BRS lawmakers held with KCR at his farmhouse.

Call for KCR’s Response

The Congress group insisted that KCR, as a former Chief Minister, must respect the Speaker’s role and publicly apologize to Telangana society. Their appeal combined political critique with a broader call for civility and representation, stressing that such behavior undermines democratic institutions and social respect.