Sun Dec 07 07:30:08 UTC 2025: Summary:

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao has publicly criticized the functioning of the Telangana Legislative Assembly in an open letter to Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Rao alleges several procedural lapses are harming the legislative body’s credibility, including the failure to form House committees, appoint a Deputy Speaker, and address the issue of defected MLAs. He also criticized the reduction of working days for the Assembly and questioned the lack of Question Hour and Zero Hour. He urged the Speaker to adhere to the rules to uphold the dignity of democratic institutions.

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Telangana Assembly Faces Criticism Over Procedural Lapses, Says BRS Leader

Hyderabad, December 7, 2025 – Senior Bharat Rashtra Saimithi (BRS) leader and Siddipet MLA T. Harish Rao has voiced strong concerns over the functioning of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, citing “serious procedural lapses” that, he claims, are undermining the legislative body’s credibility.

In an open letter addressed to Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Rao detailed a list of issues, including the delay in the constitution of House committees and the failure to appoint a Deputy Speaker, even two years after the last election. Rao also raised concerns over the Speaker’s inaction on defected MLAs, urging him to resolve pending disqualification petitions.

The BRS leader also criticized the reduced number of working days for the Assembly, stating that the legislative body should meet for at least 30 days a year, according to Rule 12. He also highlighted concerns over reported adjournments without valid reasons and the ineffective implementation of Question Hour and Zero Hour, preventing important issues from being addressed.

Rao called for urgent reforms, stressing the importance of adhering to established rules and procedures to uphold the dignity of democratic institutions. The open letter and the issues raised are expected to fuel further debate and scrutiny of the Telangana Assembly’s operations.

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