Supreme Court Puts Telangana Assembly in Spotlight Over Anti-Defection Law
The Telangana Assembly faces pressure from the Supreme Court to decide on the disqualification of ten BRS MLAs who switched to the ruling Congress. Assembly Speaker Prasad Kumar plans to consult legal experts. The ruling has sparked political tensions, with BRS and Congress exchanging accusations of encouraging defections.
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In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to resolve within three months the disqualification pleas concerning 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress party. This landmark decision underscores the potential threat of political defections to democratic integrity.
Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar announced plans to consult legal experts upon receiving the Supreme Court order before deciding on further actions. Notices have already been sent to the 10 legislators involved, requesting their responses to the disqualification petitions.
The ruling has intensified political rivalry, with BRS and Congress leveling accusations at each other over past defections. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao expressed approval of the Supreme Court directive, challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to uphold his anti-defection stance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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