Today marks the beginning of the second session of the Legislative Assembly, setting the stage for a series of strategic debates and discussions. Both the opposition and the ruling parties are preparing to address a range of crucial topics. Key issues on the agenda include the Polavaram project, allowances, the controversy surrounding the Governor’s son, and the problem of ghost ration cards. The opposition is expected to challenge the government on its perceived laxity in disbursing central grants and its management of MLA training camps. In contrast, the ruling party will focus on showcasing the achievements of the Mohan government over the past two months, highlighting its various people-oriented programs.
The Assembly session will commence with a question period that will cover several key departments, including Panchayat Raj, Drinking Water, Housing and Urban Development, Forests, Environment and Climate Change, Rural Development, Government Enterprises, Labor, and Employees State Insurance. In addition to this, the session will start with mourning proposals, and various committee reports and papers will be presented. The Expenditure Appropriation Bill, essential for the financial year 2024-25, is scheduled to be introduced on September 10. The session is set to continue until September 13.
Important dates and discussions for the upcoming session have been outlined. On August 21, the Assembly will review expenditure claims for Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and Backward Classes. This will be followed by discussions on Revenue and Disasters on August 22, and Food Supply, Camp Welfare, and the Cooperative Department on August 23. Subsequent sessions will address Women and Child Development, Mission Force, and Tourism on August 27; Water Resources on August 28; School and Public Education and Higher Education on August 29; and the Industry and MSME Department on August 30. The session will conclude with discussions on House and Public Administration Department’s expenditure claims on August 31.
Additional departmental discussions are scheduled for early September, including Health and Family Welfare on September 2, Steel and Mining on September 3, Panchayat Raj on September 5, and Agriculture and Farmer Welfare on September 6. On September 9, the Assembly will cover Housing Construction, Urban Development, and Budget expenditure demands of the Rural Development Department. This busy schedule underscores the comprehensive agenda that the Legislative Assembly will address in the coming weeks.