Controversial Appointment: Gandhi Chairs Telangana's Public Accounts Committee

MLA Arekapudi Gandhi has been appointed as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Telangana legislature. This appointment has sparked controversy, as Gandhi, originally elected on a BRS ticket, switched to Congress. BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the move, claiming it breaches constitutional traditions.

On Monday, MLA Arekapudi Gandhi was appointed as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Telangana legislature, igniting a significant controversy.

Gandhi, who represents Serilingampally in the Assembly, joins 12 other committee members. Notably, Gandhi had switched from BRS to the ruling Congress in July.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao has vehemently criticized Gandhi's appointment, stating it violates constitutional practices wherein opposition members traditionally chair the PAC. Rao's comments underscore deeper political tensions between BRS and Congress.

(With inputs from agencies.)