Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar apologizes to colleague Adluri Laxman over alleged remark, says misunderstanding was exploited by rivals; both leaders reconcile.

The recent controversy involving Telangana ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman Kumar seems to have been put to rest after a public apology and reconciliation meeting. The dispute erupted when Ponnam was accused of making an offensive comment allegedly directed at his colleague during a pre-election interaction in Hyderabad.

After the incident drew sharp criticism, particularly because Adluri belongs to a Scheduled Caste community, tensions escalated within the Congress ranks. Laxman demanded an apology and even hinted at escalating the issue to the party’s central leadership. In response, Ponnam denied using the remark in that context and said his words had been twisted by political rivals for cheap publicity.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ponnam expressed regret, calling Laxman “a brother and a companion of three decades” and stressing that their bond went beyond politics. Later, both ministers were seen sharing breakfast with TPCC leaders — a symbolic gesture signaling the end of the dispute.

Analysis:
This episode reveals how internal miscommunication can quickly spiral into public controversy in Telangana’s charged political climate. While the ministers’ reconciliation helps limit damage, the Congress must manage such optics carefully, especially ahead of local polls. For voters, the takeaway is clear — accountability and maturity in leadership matter more than momentary outbursts.