BRS Legislative Party Deputy Floor Leader Harish Rao has criticized the state government for scheduling a very brief Assembly session, arguing that the current timeline is insufficient to discuss pressing public issues. During a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting, he pointed out that while the government plans to run the house until March 30, the schedule is heavily interrupted by two Sundays and major festivals like Ugadi and Ramzan. Rao demanded that the sessions be extended by at least ten days to ensure meaningful democratic debate and accountability.
Beyond the duration of the session, the BRS leader raised several procedural concerns regarding the functioning of the House. He questioned the absence of a ‘Question Hour’ and noted that many ‘Unstarred Questions’ and ‘Zero Hour’ queries from the opposition remain unanswered by the government. Rao also urged the Speaker to allow a Private Member Bill regarding the implementation of the “Six Guarantees” promised by the ruling party. Furthermore, he highlighted the delay in appointing a Deputy Speaker, who typically oversees Privilege Motions, leaving several complaints—including one against the Chief Minister—pending.
The BRS has submitted a list of 19 crucial topics for discussion and proposed that the Assembly begin its daily proceedings at 9:00 AM to maximize working hours. Harish Rao also voiced concerns over the poor condition of the Assembly library and the government’s failure to follow previous BAC minutes, warning that the opposition might boycott future meetings if their demands are ignored. As the government prepares to introduce the Budget on March 20, the tension between the treasury and opposition benches continues to mount over how much time will be allotted for a thorough review of the state’s finances.
