Addressing the joint session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature on Tuesday, the first day of the budget session, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Assembly Speaker Thamineni Seetharam and Council President K. as Moshenu Raju. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
TDP MLCs and legislators in a joint session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature, Governor S. Walked out in the middle of Abdul Nazir’s speech, when he was making reference to the alleged achievements in the irrigation sector, which he claimed had made progress. Construction of Polavaram ProjectSaying that they are all lies put together by the government.
Members of the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chanted ‘Jai Jagan’ and thumped desks in unison, even as Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, K. Atchannaidu, Nimmala Rama Naidu and other TDP MLCs and MLAs strongly rejected the facts and figures stated. by Shri Abdul Nazeer, who had to pause on several occasions to pacify the House.
During his address of over an hour, Governor Elaborated on development and welfare schemes but TDP MLCs and MLAs kept interrupting him, suggesting that he was reading tall claims made by the government.
When Mr Nazeer said the government had achieved a year-on-year GSDP growth rate of 11.43% in 2021-22, which was the highest among all states, the members of the opposition got up from their seats saying that the figures has been manipulated, drawing a quick response from the ruling party
Similarly, as Mr. Nazir said that the government has provided 50% reservation for women in local bodies, TDP leaders pointed out that it was NT Rama Rao who started the quota for women when he was the CM, a credit to him being given. Taken over by the current system.
Further, as Mr Nazir mentioned the Disha app to help women in distress, TDP members shouted that the Government of India has rejected the AP Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2019 (Disha Act) And it is being done. Covered by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government.
Mr Nazeer’s address was marred by TDP members’ comments that there was no law and order in the state and the large number of government-appointed consultants were a drain on the exchequer as they were paid huge salaries for no commendable work. By them.
He also said that paddy is not being procured and farmers have been denied the minimum support price for their produce. The TDP MLC and MLA eventually walked out in a huff as Mr Nazir started highlighting irrigation projects, saying there was no irrigation at all and the government was projecting a rosy picture that was far from reality.
Earlier, Chairman of the Legislative Council K. Moshenu Raju, Assembly Speaker Thammineni Seetharam and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed Shri Abdul Nazeer to the Assembly Hall. The joint session began at 10 am as per schedule. The Council and the Legislative Assembly will meet on March 15 at 9 am in view of the presentation of the Jagan Mohan Reddy government’s final full budget (for FY 2023-24) later this week.