Telangana Assembly Approves Three Bills Amid Protests Over Farmer Incident
The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed three significant bills on Monday, despite fierce protests by members of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The bills—Young India Physical Education and Sports University Bill, Universities Act Amendment Bill, and Telangana GST Amendment Bill—were passed without discussion.
Protests Over Lagcherla Farmer Incident
The session was marked by uproar as BRS members demanded a debate on the controversial handcuffing of a farmer from Lagcherla in the Vikarabad district. Both BRS and BJP legislators pressed for adjournment motions to discuss the incident, but the demands were denied.
Opposition members accused the ruling government of bypassing crucial discussions, while the Speaker proceeded with the legislative agenda.
Bills Passed and Tourism Policy Discussion
Despite the opposition’s protests, the Assembly approved the three bills, which aim to:
- Establish the Young India Physical Education and Sports University to promote sports education.
- Amend the Universities Act to streamline governance in state-run universities.
- Amend the GST Act in line with national directives.
Following the bill approvals, a brief discussion on Telangana’s tourism policy took place before the session was adjourned until the next day.
The Lagcherla farmer incident and the opposition’s protests have reignited debates over accountability and legislative priorities in the state.
