Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Telangana Monsoon Session Set to Continue Through September 12
Telangana lawmakers have planned to hold their monsoon session until September 12.
The Assembly and Council may extend the session if more time is needed.
Leaders agreed to discuss land placed on a prohibited list under Section 22A.
They will also discuss a fee reimbursement scheme.
The BJP wants a judge to investigate how land was placed on that list.
It also wants the Assembly to meet for at least 15 days.
The BRS did not attend the planning meeting because of alleged police misconduct toward its members.
The BRS says the session should last 20 to 30 days so lawmakers can discuss more public concerns.
The Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council are scheduled to function through September 12 during the monsoon session.
The Business Advisory Committees may reconsider extending the session if additional time is needed.
The Assembly approved short-duration discussions on Section 22A prohibited lands and fee reimbursement.
The BJP sought a judicial inquiry and at least 15 sitting days to debate public issues.
The BRS boycotted the meeting and demanded a 20-to-30-day session for wider discussions.
- Who
- The Telangana Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, their Business Advisory Committees, government representatives, the BJP, the BRS and AIMIM members are involved.
- What
- The Business Advisory Committees scheduled the monsoon-session proceedings through September 12 and approved discussions on Section 22A lands and fee reimbursement.
- When
- The committees made the decision on Monday; proceedings are scheduled through September 12.
- Where
- The meetings and proposed proceedings concern the Telangana legislature in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The session is intended to discuss public issues, including prohibited-land listings, fee reimbursement and minority-related concerns.
Government and session planners
Opposition parties
Length of the session
Government and session planners
The Business Advisory Committees scheduled proceedings through September 12, while Legislative Affairs Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the government was ready to conduct proceedings for as many days as required for important public issues.
Opposition parties
The BJP sought at least 15 days, while the BRS demanded a session lasting 20 to 30 days to address more public concerns.
Participation in the BAC meeting
Government and session planners
Government representatives, BJP and AIMIM members attended the Assembly Business Advisory Committee meeting, which proceeded under Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.
Opposition parties
The BRS boycotted the meeting, alleging police high-handedness toward its legislators or members while they were traveling to the Assembly.
Scope of discussion
Government and session planners
The approved agenda includes short-duration discussions on Section 22A lands and fee reimbursement, with minority-related issues also raised.
Opposition parties
The BJP sought a judicial inquiry into the prohibited-land listings and broader debate on 22 or 25 additional key issues; the BRS called for enough time to raise numerous public issues.
- Scheduled end date
- September 12
- Session status
- The Assembly and Council are expected to function for one week during the ongoing monsoon session.
- Possible extension
- The Business Advisory Committees may meet again to consider extending the session.
- Approved discussions
- Section 22A prohibited lands and the fee reimbursement scheme
- BJP request
- A judicial inquiry by a sitting judge and at least 15 sitting days
- BRS request
- A session lasting at least 20 to 30 days
- Reported dispute
- The BRS boycotted the meeting over alleged police high-handedness toward its members
