Thu Mar 13 10:44:08 UTC 2025: **Telangana Assembly Adjourned After Heated Debate**
HYDERABAD, March 13, 2025 – The Telangana Legislative Assembly was adjourned for several hours on Thursday following a heated exchange between Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) member G. Jagdishwar Reddy and the Speaker, G. Prasad Kumar.
Reddy, participating in a debate on the Governor’s address, criticized the ruling Congress party for failing to fulfill its election promises, questioning the delivery of promised gold for women and scooters for girl students. His remarks, deemed by the Speaker to be in violation of House rules, sparked a furore.
Reddy’s insistence on his right to speak, even questioning the Speaker’s authority, led to strong opposition from Congress members who demanded an apology and even his suspension. The ensuing uproar resulted in the Assembly’s adjournment.
Earlier in the debate, Reddy also ridiculed the Governor’s address, suggesting it was AI-generated, and criticized the government’s claims regarding crop loan waivers and farmer welfare schemes. The government responded by accusing the BRS of sour grapes, unable to accept the Congress government’s achievements. Further accusations were made regarding unfulfilled promises made by the BRS during the formation of Telangana. The escalating tensions culminated in the Assembly’s temporary closure.
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