Telangana Assembly Witnesses Key Bills, Heated Debate and Walkouts

Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha introduced the Telangana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill along with the Amity University Bill, aimed at regulating and facilitating private universities in the state.

Another Minister Sridhar Babu said the government would resolve any issues related to the delimitation of GHMC wards. He announced the appointment of eight zonal commissioners and the deputation of two IAS officers exclusively for Hyderabad’s administration. Criticising the previous government, he said districts were increased to 33 without adequate staffing and that several collectorates were left without personnel, a gap now being filled through TGPSC recruitments.

Sridhar Babu also targeted the BJP-led Centre, alleging it weakened the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme despite claims of expanding it.

AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi flagged concerns over illegal constructions in Hyderabad and the shortage of sanitation staff, stating that proper monitoring was possible only with adequate manpower.

Meanwhile, BRS leaders, led by Harish Rao, accused the Speaker of bias and alleged that the Chief Minister’s remarks were not allowing the opposition a fair chance to respond. BRS MLAs walked out of the Assembly and later staged a protest at Gun Park, announcing their decision to stay away from discussions on bills.

The House also witnessed extensive discussions on the Musi River rejuvenation project, Hyderabad’s possible division into multiple corporations and other issues.