Telangana Assembly Session Update – August 1, 2024

*Hyderabad:* The Telangana Assembly is set to convene today for its eighth session, with proceedings scheduled to commence at 10 am. Notably, the question and answer session has been cancelled for today. Instead, the Assembly will focus on the introduction of three government bills.Among the bills, two amendments related to the Department of Justice will be presented, while the Young India Skill University Bill will be introduced by Minister Sridhar Babu. The bills have already been filed by the government’s law department. Additionally, a short-term discussion on Hyderabad’s development is on the agenda.A Cabinet meeting will follow at 2:30 pm in Committee Hall 1. Key topics include the issuance of new ration cards, the establishment of a sub-committee on judicial procedures, and discussions on life donations within the medical department. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will also address the merger of municipalities, municipal corporations, and villages, with a bill on these mergers expected to be introduced tomorrow.Yesterday’s Assembly session was marked by controversy when BRS leaders walked out in response to remarks made by CM Revanth Reddy about BRS women MLAs. Revanth Reddy addressed the media, clarifying that his comments were not intended to target individuals but to address general issues. He emphasized that his statements were misunderstood and maintained that he had not named any individuals in his remarks. Revanth Reddy reiterated his support for Congress members, clarifying his position on the matter.