Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has introduced an innovative initiative to strengthen his connection with the state’s legislators. Starting February 12, Lokesh will host a daily dinner meeting for seven MLAs along with their family members. This program is scheduled to continue throughout the duration of the Assembly Budget sessions. By inviting families, the Minister aims to build personal rapport while providing a relaxed environment for discussions.
The primary objective of these “Dinner Meets” is to facilitate direct communication between the Minister and the MLAs regarding constituency-level grievances. During these sessions, legislators will have the opportunity to discuss infrastructure delays, local development projects, and other public concerns directly with Lokesh. The initiative will kick off with MLAs from the Machilipatnam (Krishna) district on Thursday evening.
AP Assembly Budget Session Schedule:
The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) has finalized the schedule for the ongoing budget sessions, which are expected to last until March 7.
In a parallel development, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has issued strict instructions to the NDA alliance MLAs. He emphasized that legislators must attend the sessions with thorough preparation and “stick to the subject” rather than telling stories. Naidu stated he would be personally monitoring the performance of the MLAs and plans to have one-on-one interactions with at least 40 members to ensure accountability and unity within the alliance.
