Non-Citizen Ex-BRS MLA Still Gets Pension; Congress Demands Halt

• Former BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh, declared a non-citizen by Telangana High Court, continues to receive a monthly pension of Rs 60,000.
• The High Court had fined Ramesh Rs 30 lakh for concealing his German citizenship while contesting elections.
• Congress MLA Adi Srinivas has urged the Telangana Assembly secretary to stop the pension and recover past benefits, threatening further legal action.
• The Assembly secretary previously stated the High Court order didn't direct recovery, and existing rules don't provide for it.
• Legal experts suggest the Assembly Speaker can decide on the pension after the court case, and Srinivas can approach the competent court.

Why It Matters: Despite being declared a non-citizen, ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh still draws pension, sparking controversy.