Hyderabad, May 25 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has filed a defamation suit in a Hyderabad court against 23 defendants, including major television networks, digital platforms, YouTube channels and social media entities, alleging a sustained and malicious campaign to tarnish his reputation in connection with the Bandi Bhageerath case.

The suit names several Telugu News Chanels and social media platforms. The suit states that Kumar is seeking protection of his "constitutional right to reputation and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India."

In the civil suit seeking declaration, permanent injunction, damages and compensation, Bandi Sanjay alleged that several media and social media platforms ...