BRS leader KT Rama Rao moves Hyderabad City Civil Court with a ₹10 crore defamation suit against Union MoS Bandi Sanjay, seeks apology and restraint on defamatory content.

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has dragged Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar to court over what he termed defamatory remarks. KTR filed a civil suit demanding ₹10 crore in damages while also naming certain media outlets and social media platforms as respondents.

The petition urges the Hyderabad City Civil Court to not only order Bandi Sanjay to issue an unconditional public apology but also to restrict all parties involved from publishing or circulating similar allegations in the future. The court has admitted the plea and scheduled the hearing for December 15.

Analysis:
The legal move reflects a growing trend of political battles spilling into the courtroom, where defamation suits are becoming common tools to counter political attacks. For Telangana’s political circles, the outcome of this case may set a precedent for how far leaders can go in their rhetoric without facing legal consequences. Observers note that such lawsuits could influence how media platforms handle politically sensitive content in the future.