Speaker Defers Hearing on Danam Nagender Disqualification to February 18
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has deferred the hearing on petitions seeking the disqualification of Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender to February 18, intensifying political interest in the case.
Hyderabad: The politically sensitive issue of MLA disqualification took a key turn on Friday as Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, deferred the hearing on petitions seeking the disqualification of Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender to February 18. The proceedings were adjourned following a request for postponement.
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Who Filed the Disqualification Petitions
The petitions seeking the disqualification of Danam Nagender were filed by:
- Padi Kaushik Reddy, BRS MLA
- Aaleti Maheshwar Reddy, BJP Legislative Party leader
The BJP leader requested a deferment citing the ongoing municipal elections, after which the Speaker rescheduled the hearing to February 18.
Presence of Leaders and Legal Teams
During the hearing:
- Padi Kaushik Reddy attended along with his legal team
- Danam Nagender was also present with his lawyers
With the Supreme Court’s deadline for deciding disqualification cases of defected MLAs ending shortly, the Speaker has sped up the hearing process, adding significance to this case.
Why the Case Matters
The Speaker had earlier dismissed disqualification petitions against several MLAs accused of defection, making the outcome of the Danam Nagender disqualification case a matter of intense political interest in Telangana.
Kaushik Reddy Demands Disqualification and By-Election
Speaking to the media after the hearing, Padi Kaushik Reddy:
- Reiterated his demand for Danam Nagender’s disqualification
- Sought a by-election in the Khairatabad constituency
- Alleged “match-fixing” between the BJP and Congress, claiming both parties were “one and the same”
Privilege Motion and Veenavanka Incident
Kaushik Reddy also said he had submitted a privilege motion to the Speaker regarding an incident in Veenavanka, his native village in Karimnagar district. He alleged police excesses and demanded action against the officers involved, stating he would pursue the issue until justice is delivered.
Protest at Sammakka–Saralamma Jathara
On Thursday night, Kaushik Reddy and his family staged a protest at the Sammakka–Saralamma Jathara in Veenavanka, alleging that Dalit Sarpanch Saroja was denied the right to break a coconut during the festival. The MLA said he would approach the SC/ST Commission over the alleged insult. Police later removed Kaushik Reddy and his wife from the premises following a scuffle, citing inconvenience to devotees.
With the hearing now deferred to February 18, the Danam Nagender disqualification case remains a key flashpoint in Telangana politics, with major political implications expected from the Speaker’s final decision.
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