Telangana Speaker likely to seek SC deadline extension on defected MLAs’ disqualification

With just two days left for the Supreme Court’s deadline to end, the disqualification proceedings against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the ruling Congress appear unlikely to be completed on time. Despite the apex court’s directive, the process has barely moved forward, prompting the Speaker’s office to explore seeking an extension.

Of the 10 defected MLAs, hearings have been completed only for Gudem Mahipal Reddy, Bandla Krishnamohan Reddy, Kale Yadaiah and T Prakash Goud. Four other MLAs, Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, K Sanjay Kumar, Arekapudi Gandhi and Tellam Venkat Rao, are yet to begin arguments. Senior MLAs Danam

Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari have reportedly sought more time to respond, further delaying the process.

The BRS has presented all evidence demanding immediate disqualification