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BRS lawmakers face police charges after Assembly scuffle in Telangana
Several Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi legislators were booked by police following an altercation outside the Telangana Assembly during the monsoon session. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions over remarks allegedly made by a BRS member against the Speaker.
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Police registered cases against multiple Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lawmakers following a confrontation outside the Telangana Assembly premises during the monsoon session on Monday. The charges related to alleged assault on police personnel came as proceedings inside the chamber continued to be marked by discord.
The altercation outside the Assembly building appeared to stem from escalating tensions within the chamber, where discussions centered on objectionable remarks allegedly made by BRS Member of Legislative Council Tatha Madhu directed at the Speaker. Afternoon proceedings saw these disputes continue, with the matter remaining a focal point of debate during the legislative session.
Details regarding the exact nature of the police charges and the number of BRS legislators booked in connection with the incident remained unclear. The confrontation underscored growing friction between the ruling Congress administration and the opposition BRS, which has sought to maintain pressure on the government through vocal parliamentary opposition.
The monsoon session has witnessed multiple instances of heated exchanges and procedural disputes since its commencement, reflecting the polarized political atmosphere in the state assembly. Officials said investigations into the incident were ongoing.