Telangana Police detains YSRTP chief for making derogatory remarks against Mahabubabad MLA, BRS protest

Mahabubabad (Telangana) [India], February 19 (ANI): Telangana Police on Sunday detained Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila for allegedly making inappropriate remarks against the Mahabubabad MLA and BRS leader Shankar Naik.
The police moved her to Hyderbad to avoid any law and order problems in the town of Mahabubabad. They registered a case against her under section 504 of the Indian Penal Code [Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace] and section 3(1)r of the SC ST POA Act.
Addressing a public meeting, YS Sharmila allegedly attacked the Mahabubabad MLA for not fulfilling his promises and said, "You gave many promises to the people, which you have not fulfilled. If you are not fulfilling your promises, that means you are a kojja [castrate]," she said in a public meeting on Saturday.

Following the incident, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) staged a sit-in protest in the district against YS Sharmila for her alleged derogatory remarks against Mahabubabad MLA.

#WATCH | Following the alleged inappropriate comments by YSRTP Chief YS Sharmila on Mahabubabad MLA Shankar Naik, BRS followers have staged a protest in the Mahabubabad district. pic.twitter.com/lyvMFx8SHh

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The protestors on the road were showing their rage against the YSTRP chief by sloganeering "Go Back Sharmila" and burning the hoardings and flexes of the party. (ANI)