In recent news, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav apologized publicly for pushing Rajesh Kumar Babu, the chairman of the Bhainsa agriculture market committee, during an event on August 19, 2023. This took place at the opening of the new steel bridge at Indira Park. A video that went viral shows Minister Yadav grabbing and pushing Babu. This act caused upset among the tribal communities, especially in Babu's home district, Adilabad. Many demanded an apology as they saw it as disrespect towards a tribal leader. In response to the growing concerns, Minister Yadav called Chairman Babu to apologize. He also shared a video explaining his actions, saying, "Rajesh accidentally stepped on my toe in a big crowd, which made it bleed. I reacted by pushing him." He stated he didn't recognize Babu at the moment and only realized who he was after the video spread. Minister Yadav added, "I always support and celebrate tribal events in Telangana. I'm truly sorry if I