YSRCP Raises Concerns Over Speaking Time in Rajya Sabha Amid Amaravati Bill Discussion
YSRCP alleges denial of adequate speaking time in Rajya Sabha
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A delegation from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) led by Y.V. Subba Reddy met with Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan to express concerns about insufficient speaking time during discussions on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to designate Amaravati as the state's permanent capital.
- 01YSRCP alleges inadequate speaking time during Rajya Sabha discussions.
- 02The party's seven MPs were allotted only five minutes to speak.
- 03YSRCP claims that smaller parties received more speaking time.
- 04The party opposes the Bill due to concerns over land acquisition and costs.
- 05The delegation demanded an inquiry into the broadcast of TDP leaders in the gallery.
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A delegation from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), led by parliamentary party leader Y.V. Subba Reddy, met with Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi to address concerns regarding the 'denial of adequate speaking time' during discussions on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This Bill aims to recognize Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Subba Reddy stated that despite having seven MPs, the YSRCP was allocated only five minutes to speak, while smaller parties like the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) received more time. He described this as an attempt to suppress the party's voice. The YSRCP opposes the Bill, citing issues related to land acquisition affecting nearly 29,000 farmers and the excessive costs of construction, which he claims have reached ₹14,000 per square foot. The delegation also expressed concerns about the visibility of TDP leaders in the Rajya Sabha gallery during broadcasts and called for an inquiry into the matter. The Chairman assured that the remaining part of their speech would be recorded.
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The outcome of this discussion could influence the future of land rights and capital development in Andhra Pradesh, affecting thousands of farmers and local communities.
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