HYDERABAD: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy strongly criticized Suryapet MLA Guntakandla Jagadish Reddy for his controversial remarks against Telangana Assembly Speaker Gadam Prasad Kumar. He described the comments as highly inappropriate and an insult to India’s parliamentary democracy.
Speaking in the Assembly today, Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasized that the Speaker holds supreme authority in the legislative system and that no member has the right to challenge their position. He argued that Jagadish Reddy’s remarks directly undermined the parliamentary system and reflected an attitude of arrogance.
The minister further pointed out that the Speaker is a senior Dalit leader, stating that the comments made against him exposed an elitist mindset. He warned that such behavior would not be tolerated and insisted that strict action should be taken against the MLA.
Recalling past incidents, Uttam Kumar Reddy reminded the House that during the previous government, MLAs Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Sampath Kumar had their membership revoked during the Governor’s address in the Assembly.
Demanding firm action, Uttam Kumar Reddy urged that the matter be referred to the Assembly Ethics Committee for further review.
