Harish Rao: Defected MLAs Must Seek Fresh Mandate

Times of India · politics

Former minister T Harish Rao stated that MLAs who switched parties should resign and seek a fresh mandate from the people. He welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on disqualification proceedings, emphasizing constitutional values and the role of the speaker. Rao challenged Rahul Gandhi to ask defected MLAs in Telangana to resign if the Congress respects the Constitution. He questioned the Congress's stance on the anti-defection law, urging them to allow people to.