The Telangana State Assembly session on Wednesday was marked by intense drama as Congress and BRS representatives engaged in a heated argument over political defections and shifting loyalties. The altercation began when Congress leaders heavily criticized Sabitha Indra Reddy for leaving their party and joining BRS despite having held significant cabinet positions during the Rajasekhar Reddy administration. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka accused her of abandoning Congress at a crucial moment, instead of supporting Revanth Reddy, the current party president.

The situation escalated when Revanth Reddy took the floor and indirectly criticized Sabitha, suggesting that BRS would falter if it relied on certain women politicians like Sabitha and Sunitha Reddy. Sabitha retaliated vehemently, accusing Revanth of targeting her unfairly and recalling her past efforts to support him, including inviting him into Congress and predicting his future success. The heated exchange prompted a commotion among BRS MLAs, further intensifying the confrontation.

Following the tumultuous debate, Sabitha Indra Reddy broke down in tears during a media interaction outside the assembly. She claimed that Congress leaders were persecuting and demoralizing women politicians, which deeply affected her. She highlighted Rajasekhar Reddy’s encouragement of women in politics and demanded an apology from the ruling party for the way she was treated.

In response, Revanth Reddy defended the Congress stance, asserting that Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka's remarks were justified. He criticized BRS MLA Sunitha Reddy for reportedly securing a position in the Women’s Commission after joining BRS and labeled Sabitha as a symbol of betrayal. Revanth accused Sabitha of making personal attacks during assembly sessions and defended his party's position against her accusations, underscoring the ongoing friction between Congress and BRS.