Telangana Political Drama: Supreme Court's Directive Spurs Controversy

The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Telangana Assembly Speaker to resolve disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs within a three-month window. The move follows allegations of these MLAs switching their allegiance to the ruling Congress party, a situation K T Rama Rao, BRS Working President, has publicly addressed.

On social media, Rao challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to adhere to his previously stated 'Panch Nyay' principles, which include tougher anti-defection laws. Rao criticized Gandhi for potentially exploiting the Speaker's role and urged him to prevent further violations of the Indian Constitution.

Meanwhile, Congress leaders have hit back by recalling similar defections encouraged by the BRS in the past. The Supreme Court's concern over political defections' impact on democracy underscores the volatile nature of party allegiance shifts in Telangana's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)