Heated Debates Loom: Telangana Legislative Assembly Budget Session Kicks Off

The budget session of the Telangana Legislative Assembly begins amid criticism between Congress, BRS, and BJP. The session includes Governor Varma's address and discussions on key legislation, including SC categorisation and reservation increases. Tensions rise as Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and opposition leaders clash over various state issues.

The Telangana Legislative Assembly's budget session is set to commence on Wednesday amid a cloud of political tension involving the ruling Congress and opposition parties BRS and BJP. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will deliver the opening address to a joint session of the Assembly and Legislative Council.

Main topics on the agenda include legislation aimed at SC categorisation and increasing reservations for backward classes from 23 to 42 percent, fulfilling Congress's election promises. The Business Advisory Committee will determine the session's agenda and duration, with the budget potentially being presented on March 19, insiders suggest.

The session promises intense debates, with ongoing disputes over issues such as Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion and Krishna River water-sharing. The opposition BRS criticises the Congress's governance, claiming numerous unfulfilled promises, while Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defends against these allegations by targeting BRS leaders, including President K Chandrasekhar Rao.

(With inputs from agencies.)