Amid growing criticism, Prabhakar released a statement denying that he had made any personal or caste-based comments. Sistla Dakshina Murthy | Published on :

‘Words misinterpreted’: Ponnam regrets row over buffalo remark against minister Laxman

Hyderabad: Telangana Backward Classes Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday expressed regret over his alleged remark against his cabinet colleague Adluri Laxman Kumar, Minister for Scheduled Castes and Tribal Welfare.

The controversy over derogatory remarks has triggered protests from Dalit organisations and created unease within the ruling Congress.

Prabhakar issues clarification

Amid growing criticism, Prabhakar released a statement denying that he had made any personal or caste-based comments.

“Laxman Kumar is lik

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