KTR Apologizes After Facing Telangana Women’s Commission Over Comments

The Telangana Women’s Commission, in its commitment to safeguarding the dignity and rights of women, had issued summons to Mr. K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) in response to derogatory comments made about women travelling in RTC buses. Mr. KTR appeared before the Commission as per the summons and provided an explanation for his statements.During the proceedings, Mr. KTR expressed regret and formally apologized for the comments. He acknowledged that such statements were inappropriate and should not have been made by someone holding a leadership position of his stature.The Commission, while accepting his apology, issued clear instructions to Mr. KTR to refrain from making any such remarks in the future. The Commission has also informed KTR that any recurrence of such incidents may result in further proceedings as deemed appropriate by the Commission.