This Article is From Feb 21, 2014

Last day of Parliament session


Feb 21, 2014 17:12 (IST)
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar addresses the House
  • I would have been happy if there were more women in the House.
  • We succeeded in finding solutions, sometimes failed to.
  • Thank MPs for electing me as the first women speaker.
  • It was our responsibility to ensure we made the most out of every session...but the incidents that happened brought work to a halt.

Feb 21, 2014 16:59 (IST)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final speech in Lok Sabha
  • We've seen that on certain crucial matters this House has the capacity and the will to rise above parties and strive and find pathways of national reconciliation.
  • The manner in which another state is being born proves that this country is capable of taking some difficult decisions.
  • We can take pride in this, something which has been pending for the past 60 years has ultimately seen the light of day.
  • On crucial issues, the House rose above differences.
  • Food Security Bill is another landmark legislation.
  • People will now have an opportunity to judge on performance, weaknesses and achievements of the government.
  • Thank all members...colleague Shinde ji who performed his duties...my best wishes to all members of this House. 
  • Hope we come out of this tension filled atmosphere...that there will be birth of a new atmosphere.


Feb 21, 2014 15:58 (IST)
Sharad Yadav praises poise shown by Speaker in handling difficult circumstances in the House
  • I have seen Indira Gandhi in this House. I have been jailed during emergency but some of the decisions that she took still inspire me.
  • In difficult situations...you (Speaker) have managed to maintain the right balance
  • Just by making laws, the society doesn't change
  • Sadhan se desh nahi banega...
  • We have debated on so many good issues...
  • But the country will remember the incidents that happened in the House...for all the wrong reasons it will be remembered

Feb 21, 2014 15:56 (IST)
Mulayam Singh Yadav
  • Wish Speaker Meira Kumar all the best and hope she comes back in the next session
  • LK Advani strengthened the BJP party, made it what it is today
  • I'm saying it now itself, SP will support you (Meira Kumar) as Speaker for the next term

Feb 21, 2014 15:49 (IST)
When members used to gather to protest, I was afraid, Sushil Kumar Shinde

  • Historic incidents that happened in the House...witness to all of that.
  • National food security bill which was passed...the poor, the farmer...they got some kind of security with this bill.
  • We have stood together when that unfortunate incident took place in December.
  • I am thankful  to the Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj. 
  • Sometimes inside the house it seems she is so upset that she wouldn't speak to us but outside the house, she speaks with such sweetness.
  • Thank her for support on Telangana.
  • Mulayam Singhji is basically a teacher. He is quick to lose his temper with students but also cools down quickly and explain any situation as a teacher with his students.


Feb 20, 2014 20:42 (IST)
Amid chaos and slogans, Rajya Sabha clears Telangana bill | NDTV.com
The Rajya Sabha has passed the controversial bill that makes Telangana India's 29th state, bifurcating Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced a special package for Seemandhra, a region that is the residuary state.
Feb 20, 2014 20:23 (IST)
People from both regions should be happy and satisfied with Telangana bill: Congress's S Jaipal Reddy
Feb 20, 2014 20:17 (IST)
Telangana Rashtra Samithi's KC Rao
  • Fully satisfied and extremely happy
  • Thankful to Sonia Gandhi, only because of her initiative it has been possible
  • Want to thank all political parties and the people of Telangana

Feb 20, 2014 20:07 (IST)
Telangana Bill passed. Rajya Sabha adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11 AM
The Rajya Sabha has passed the controversial bill that creates Telangana India's 29th state, bifurcating Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced a special package for Seemandhra, a region that is the residuary state.  The bill was passed amidst total chaos. The Left parties walked out after the chair refused a division on the bill.
Feb 20, 2014 20:06 (IST)
I'm helpless, says the Rajya Sabha chair
CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury pushing for a division. The Chair points out the House is not in order and rules don't permit the division. "I am helpless," says Mr Kurien.


Feb 20, 2014 20:06 (IST)
I'm helpless, says the Rajya Sabha chair
CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury pushing for a division. The Chair points out the House is not in order and rules don't permit the division. "I am helpless," says Mr Kurien.


Feb 20, 2014 19:53 (IST)
Voting on Telangana Bill in Rajya Sabbha amidst protests
"I am not aware of any match-fixing. I am going by the rules," says Rajya Sabha chair PJ Kurien.
Feb 20, 2014 19:49 (IST)
Clause by clause voting on Telangana Bill underway in Rajya Sabha
Feb 20, 2014 19:45 (IST)
News Update:
Clause by clause consideration of the Telangana Bill on in Rajya Sabha.
Government refuses to accept amendment moved by BJP's Venkaiah Naidu. Mr Naidu says, "which clause is being discussed, what is being voted up I am not able to understand because of this din."
Feb 20, 2014 19:40 (IST)
PM's statement in Rajya Sabha on the Telangana Bill and a special package for the successor state of Andhra Pradesh

Mr. Chairman Sir:

I have listened very carefully to the views expressed by the Leader of Opposition and all the other members who have spoken, especially those from Andhra Pradesh. The Home Minister has already mentioned the specific steps our Government will take to address the concerns of all regions of the state, particularly of Seemandhra.

I would like to make a few further announcements in this regard.

First, for purposes of Central assistance, Special Category Status will be extended to the successor state of Andhra Pradesh comprising 13 districts, including the four districts of Rayalaseema and the three districts of north coastal Andhra for a period of five years. This will put the state's finances on a firmer footing.

Second, the Bill already stipulates that the Central Government shall take appropriate fiscal measures, including offer of tax incentives to the successor states in order to promote industrialization and economic growth in both the states.  These incentives will be along the lines extended to some other states.
Third, the Bill already provides for a special development package for the backward regions of the successor state of Andhra Pradesh, in particular for the districts of Rayalaseema and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. This development package will be on the lines of the K-B-K (Koraput-Bolangir-Kalahandi) Special Plan in Odisha and the Bundelkhand special package in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Fourth, I would like to reassure Honourable Members that if any further   amendments are needed to facilitate smooth and full Rehabilitation & Resettlement(R&R) for the Polavaram project, they will be given effect to at the earliest. Our government willexecute the Polavaram project--let there be no doubt about it.

Fifth, the appointed day for the formation of the new State will be so fixed in relation to the notified date so as to enable preparatory work relating to personnel , finance and distribution of assets and liabilities to be completed satisfactorily.

Sixth, the resource gap that may arise in the successor state of Andhra Pradesh in the very first year, especially  during the period between the appointed day and the acceptance of the 14th Finance Commission recommendations by the Government of India, will be compensated in the Regular Union Budget for 2014-15.

Sir, I hope these additional announcements will demonstrate our steadfast commitment to not just the creation of Telangana but also to the continued prosperity and welfare of Seemandhra.
 

Feb 20, 2014 19:33 (IST)
PM announces special package for Seemandhra
Feb 20, 2014 19:30 (IST)
Rajya Sabha chairman says discussion is over. Puts Telangana Bill to vote.
Feb 20, 2014 19:25 (IST)
'Phaad do, phenk do' (tear it and throw away) slogans raised as PM Manmohan Singh starts speaking on Telangana Bill.
Feb 20, 2014 19:22 (IST)
My fear is that the Telangana decision may be deemed unconstitutional tomorrow: Arun Jaitley
Feb 20, 2014 19:20 (IST)
Time to create Telangana has come: Kapil Sibal
Feb 20, 2014 19:10 (IST)
BJP's Arun Jaitley
  • Speaking on this bill with mixed feelings
  • Happy and delighted that we will create a separate state of Telangana
  • Today we are actually participating in a process where we will see Telangana come to light... gives me satisfaction
  • I am extremely concerned that till this moments we have not been able to address the concerns of Seemandhra looking upon us and the govt in particular
  • Deeply disappointed at the manner in which the UPA government has gone through this entire exercise
  • My party's full support to the demand of creation for the state of Telangana
  • My second point of concern: how this UPA government went by with the creation of state
  • Atal ji created 3 new states under NDA, in each of the 3 states unanimous resolution was passed
  • After unanimous decision of state assembly built a larger consensus and created the state with joyous environment and not protests
  • Amend the constitution. Why are you creating Telanaga by a legally indefensible process

Feb 20, 2014 19:07 (IST)
Speaking on Telangana bill with mixed feelings: BJP's Arun Jaitley
Feb 20, 2014 19:06 (IST)
We support Telangana, smaller states lead to progress: RJD's Ram Kripal Yadav
Feb 20, 2014 18:36 (IST)
Trinamool Congress's Derek O'Brien shouts 'Congress, BJP bhai, bhai' in Rajya Sabha during Telangana debate
Feb 20, 2014 18:28 (IST)
CPI's D Raja
  • Our party supports the creation of smaller states in the county
  • Even the bifurcation should have taken place in a peaceful, amicable way
  • Today we witness a turmoil on both sides of the state
  • Congress responsible for turmoil and should be blamed
  • Our party supports Hyderabad should remain capital for next 10 years
  • People of Seemandhra have concerns over educational institutions, sharing of investments, power, water... these are their apprehensions which need to be addressed
  • My party demands central govt should allocate funds for the development of Seemandhra, particularly Rayalaseema which needs to be developed
Feb 20, 2014 18:18 (IST)
PM Manmohan Singh to speak shortly on special package for Seemandhra
Feb 20, 2014 18:09 (IST)
You thought you'll gain votes in Telangana and Seemandhra but wait and watch, this 'game' will hit back: BJP
Feb 20, 2014 18:04 (IST)
Telangana Bill raises concerns on federal structure of the country. We oppose and walk out of this: DMK's Kanimozhi
Feb 20, 2014 17:56 (IST)
CPM's Sitaram Yechury

My party is completely against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

Feb 20, 2014 17:55 (IST)
Mayawati on Telangana

Hyderabad as common capital not a solution to Telangana issue

Feb 20, 2014 17:55 (IST)

BJP's Arun Jaitley asks if Union minister Chiranjeevi is allowed to speak against Telangana Bill that the government has moved

Feb 20, 2014 17:54 (IST)
Congress leader and Union minister Chiranjeevi
  • Every single party is political about Telangana
  • Sri Krishna Committee also said united Andhra Pradesh is the best option
  • BJP trying to stall Telangana Bill
  • The process adopted to create Telangana is very unfortunate
  • Being a Congressman, speaking against my own party's decision is painful
  • Request this House to pause and think about the life of 11 crore Telugu people

Feb 20, 2014 17:54 (IST)
BJP's Venkaiah Naidu on Telangana
  • Was Congress sleeping for so many years?
  • Congress a villain in this entire episode of Telangana
  • Apprehension in the minds of Seemandhra people on safety, security and education
Feb 20, 2014 15:44 (IST)
Rajya Sabha Chairman PJ Kurien calls for an all-party meet to restore order in the House.
Feb 20, 2014 15:21 (IST)
Rajya Sabha adjourned after Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde moved the bill for consideration amid chaos.


Feb 20, 2014 12:38 (IST)
Opposition and government have worked out an agreement over the passage of the Telangana Bill in Rajya Sabha. BJP to move amendments to Telangana Bill; Arun Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu to speak in Rajya Sabha, say sources.

Feb 20, 2014 11:24 (IST)
Parliament adjourned till noon amid uproar over Tamil Nadu government's decision to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Feb 20, 2014 09:50 (IST)
Telangana: Intelligence Bureau alerts Centre against possible trouble, extra forces deployed
Intelligence agencies have alerted the Centre to strengthen security in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh today, based on inputs that there might be an attempt to escalate tension. Extra forces have been rushed to the area.
Feb 19, 2014 17:09 (IST)
Telangana Bill not taken up in Rajya Sabha today. The house will meet tomorrow morning


Feb 19, 2014 14:19 (IST)
Kiran Kumar Reddy speaks to NDTV after resigning as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister:



  • On every step there seems to be a criminal conspiracy to divide state
  • Telangana decision does not have consensus of people
  • My political role not paramount for me; unity of state, future of Telugu people is
  • Linking state bifurcation with political gains is wrong
  • Congress has always been saved by Andhra Pradesh, don't think Telugu people will ever forget this
  • Didn't resign out of anger, do not want to be part of such a bad decision
  • I tried my best to prevent the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, but sorry I couldn't - that's what I tell Telugu people
Feb 19, 2014 14:01 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy hands over resignation to Governor ESL Narasimhan

Feb 19, 2014 12:59 (IST)

Feb 19, 2014 11:25 (IST)
Kiran Reddy resigns as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and quits Congress a day after after the Telangana bill is passed in the Lok Sabha

Feb 19, 2014 11:22 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy speaks:

  • For votes all political parties have done harm to Telugus
  • Telugu people will be harmed by this
  • We progressed for 58 years together
  • They didn't give us time to study the Cabinet note
  • There were irregularities at every stage
  • They presented the Telangana bill like robbers, hiding it from people
  • Nowhere has a bill rejected by state assembly been passed by Parliament
  • BJP also conspired to harm Telugu people, striking a secret deal
  • I thank Congress for giving me Chief Minister's post

Feb 19, 2014 11:04 (IST)
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon following uproar and protests over the formation of Telangana.
Feb 19, 2014 10:40 (IST)
After the government passed the bill to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, emotions have been running high across the state. We speak to a few people in Hyderabad about what they think this means for Andhra Pradesh.

Feb 19, 2014 10:16 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy will walk down to the Governor's house to hand over his resignation, reports NDTV's Uma Sudhir from Hyderabad. (Read more)
Feb 19, 2014 10:09 (IST)
Bandh effect in Krishna district: Shops shut, vehicles stopped, police personnel deployed (NDTV's Radhika Iyer reports from Ibrahimpatnam)






Feb 19, 2014 09:29 (IST)
Blackout row: Sushma Swaraj to take up 'tactical glitch' with Speaker
Lok Sabha TV said yesterday that a "technical glitch" caused the unprecedented suspension of live telecast from 3:03 pm after the Lower House hurriedly discussed and passed the Telangana Bill.
Feb 19, 2014 08:43 (IST)
Telangana Bill likely in Rajya Sabha today, Kiran Kumar Reddy to resign
A controversial bill to create Telangana that was passed in the Lok Sabha yesterday while its live telecast was cut off in an unprecedented blackout is likely to be taken up in the Rajya Sabha today.
Feb 19, 2014 08:00 (IST)
After its passge in the Lok Sabha, the Telangana Bill is likely to be tabled in The Rajya Sabha today at 2 pm.
Feb 19, 2014 07:59 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy plans to resign today and float his own party; the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has called for demonstrations to be held.
Feb 19, 2014 07:58 (IST)
Emotions have been running high ever since the Centre gave the go ahead for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. While there were celebrations across the 10 districts of the Telengana region after the bill was passed in Lok Sabha yesterday, there was shock and disbelief in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
Feb 19, 2014 07:56 (IST)
Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress has called for a bandh in the 13 districts of Seemandhra today to protest the passage of Telangana Bill in the Lok Sabha. Many schools and colleges are shut in Vijaywada, Vizag and Tirupati districts; bus services are, however, unaffected and government offices too are open.
Feb 18, 2014 19:13 (IST)
Provision for blackout if there are security concerns: Congress' Rajeev Shukla
Feb 18, 2014 18:53 (IST)
Mamata Banerjee on Lok Sabha passing the Telangana Bill:

  • This is a disaster of our democratic system
  • We cannot destroy our constitutional provision
  • How can the government do it like this?
  • Where are the big big leaders of this country who talk so much
  • Why are they not saying anything?

Feb 18, 2014 18:51 (IST)

Feb 18, 2014 17:52 (IST)
'Pepper spray' MP quits: 'I've submitted my resignation in protest over Telangana,' says L Rajagopal
Feb 18, 2014 17:52 (IST)
Was not aware of the blackout, says BJP's Sushma Swaraj
The BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has said she was not aware of the Speaker's decision to suspend live telecast of the Lok Sabha's proceedings as it passed the controversial legislation that creates a Telangana state by bifurcating Andhra Pradesh.
Feb 18, 2014 17:22 (IST)
Celebrations in Telangana, chants of 'Jai Sonia'


Feb 18, 2014 17:15 (IST)
Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde:

  • We have fulfilled our promise on Telangana
  • The passing of the Telangana Bill shows our sincerity
  • I have already announced a special package for Seemandhra
  • Sometimes these things happen (on the Lok Sabha telecast being stopped)
Feb 18, 2014 16:44 (IST)
YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on passage of Telangana Bill in Lok Sabha:

  • Doors were closed
  • People who were to represent the interest of Seemandhra were suspended
  • A bill was introduced in the House without anybody to say Yes or No
  • The bill was introduced so undemocratically, done against the will of the people of Andhra Pradesh, undemocratically the bill has also been passed
  • We were not let into the House, when we were listening to the audio... the way the proceeding took place... the way the yes were called out and the way No was called out, very clearly exhibiting how democracy could be killed in broad day-light... spirit of democracy killed
  • Call for bandh in Andhra Pradesh tomorrow in protest of Lok Sabha passing Telangana Bill
Feb 18, 2014 16:43 (IST)
Celebrations have already begun in parts of Telangana
Feb 18, 2014 16:38 (IST)
Not aware of decision to black out proceedings, says Sushma Swaraj.
Feb 18, 2014 16:30 (IST)
Telangana bill passed in Lok Sabha amid TV blackout
In an unprecedented and as yet unexplained move, live telecast of Parliament proceedings was stopped as the Lok Sabha began the process of passing the controversial bill that seeks to create a Telangana state by dividing Andhra Pradesh. In proceedings that cannot be witnessed outside the House, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has spoken and the bill is now being taken up clause by clause.
Feb 18, 2014 16:27 (IST)
Telangana Bill passed in Lok Sabha
Feb 18, 2014 16:26 (IST)
Dinesh Trivedi to NDTV:

  • I am more sad than angry
  • Today democracy has come to a standstill
  • 1.2 billion people of this country have a right to listen
  • Today I don't know under whose instructions the TV was blacked out
  • Somebody needs to answer under who instructions did this happen
  • I have no business to be sitting in that Parliament where you blacked out the TV
  • Requested Speaker to please turn on the proceedings
  • Spirit of democracy has been killed
  • Speaker is the custodian of democracy

Feb 18, 2014 16:20 (IST)
Sharad Yadav on Telangana Bill:

  • I have never witnessed such a scene
  • Its beyond my 'bardaash' (tolerance)
  • Couldn't sit there...decided to walk out
  • We decided that we cannot be part of such a division

Feb 18, 2014 16:15 (IST)
Venugopal Reddy to NDTV:

  • I am not in a position to move into the inner lobby coz I have to respect my suspension
  • The bill has become secondary, how 'Madam' will take the bill when the house is not in order
  • No television is working in the inner lobby and they are not live telecasting the proceedings
  • Want to question the secretary general because Parliament is responsible for the people of this country
  • They killed Seemandhra people. Today is a black day
  • I felt ashamed being a member of Parliament
Feb 18, 2014 16:03 (IST)
Sonia Gandhi leaves House, Congress MP Ponnam Prabhakar touched her feet while she was leaving
Feb 18, 2014 16:02 (IST)
CPM MPs in the well, Trinamool objects to manner of Bill's passage, Saugata Roy asked for division of votes
Feb 18, 2014 15:55 (IST)
Telangana Bill debate: several bills passed in Lok Sabha
Feb 18, 2014 15:54 (IST)
"Speaker is acting as Congress' poll agent," says TDP's CM Ramesh.
Feb 18, 2014 15:54 (IST)
Telangana Bill in Lok Sabha: TDP MP Venugopal Reddy wanted to go in but was stopped by marshals
Feb 18, 2014 15:47 (IST)
All doors and visitor galleries to Lok Sabha closed.
Feb 18, 2014 15:32 (IST)
Voting on amendments in Telangana Bill on in Lok Sabha
Feb 18, 2014 15:30 (IST)
Live telecast of proceedings in Parliament was inexplicably stopped as a controversial bill to create Telangana by dividing Andhra Pradesh was taken up in the Lok Sabha. Journalists confirmed that while Lok Sabha TV was blocked, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde was speaking in the house.
Feb 18, 2014 14:17 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao resigns, Chief Minister Kiran Reddy to resign tomorrow, say sources
Feb 18, 2014 14:17 (IST)
Sources in Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy's office have said that he will resign in protest tomorrow morning.
Feb 18, 2014 13:56 (IST)
Narendra Modi targets Congress over Telangana
Addressing a rally in Davangere in Karnataka, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress over Telangana. Senior leaders including BJP national general secretary and State in-charge Tavarchand Gehlot, Anant Kumar, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa and Karnataka BJP president Prahlad Joshi attended the rally.
Feb 18, 2014 12:50 (IST)
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm, just after reconvening at 12:45 pm.

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde presented the bill for discussion in the Lok Sabha as anti-Telangana MPs kept raising loud slogans.

Both houses were adjourned repeatedly due to the protests.
Feb 18, 2014 12:48 (IST)
Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav to NDTV on Telangana Bill:

SP is against Telangana Bill. We will strongly oppose it. We are against creation of new states.

Feb 18, 2014 12:38 (IST)

Telangana bill moved for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha amid din by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.

Feb 18, 2014 12:16 (IST)
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12:45 pm after storm over Telangana Bill
Feb 18, 2014 12:12 (IST)
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after ruckus over Telangana
Feb 18, 2014 11:37 (IST)
Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy will resign by this evening and form new party, says Andhra Pradesh minister Erasu Pratap Reddy
Feb 18, 2014 11:35 (IST)
Massive security outside Parliament, MPs walk to House


The Congress-led Centre is determined to get the Lok Sabha's nod today for its plan to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh to create a Telangana state.
Feb 18, 2014 11:26 (IST)
Rajiv Shukla on Telangana Bill: We will try our best to get the bill passed.
Feb 18, 2014 11:25 (IST)
Jagan Mohan Reddy on Telangana Bill:

  • We will mount pressure with other party members
  • We will talk to them

Feb 18, 2014 11:20 (IST)

Parliament adjourned till noon over Telangana and other issues.

Feb 18, 2014 11:11 (IST)
Pallam Raju on Telangana Bill

  • They should make it a Union Territory
  • They can do this only credible thing
  • This can be lifted
  • The two primary concerns are this
  • if our demands are not met, the bill will be incomplete, and it will be injustice with the people
Feb 18, 2014 11:10 (IST)
Kamal Nath on Telangana Bill:

  • Whoever wants to say anything should speak in house
  • All parties who are not support the bill are free to oppose it

Feb 18, 2014 10:51 (IST)

Main entry to Parliament blocked for vehicles, MPs walking to House.

Feb 18, 2014 10:49 (IST)
PM meets Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath ahead of debate on Telangana Bill
Feb 18, 2014 10:11 (IST)
Telangana debate likely in Lok Sabha at 2:30 pm
Feb 18, 2014 08:35 (IST)
BJP cancels parliamentary party meet on Telangana Bill, smaller group of top party leaders to discuss Bill strategy instead.
Feb 18, 2014 07:41 (IST)
The Centre has five days to pass the bill that will create India's 29th state. The ruling Congress hopes to reap electoral dividends from Telangana in the national election, due by May.
Feb 18, 2014 07:40 (IST)
The ruling Congress has ordered all its MPs to be present in Parliament this week and sources indicated that the party was all set to push the bill through even without a discussion, if necessary. A three-line whip has been issued to all Congress MPs.
Feb 18, 2014 07:39 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, sources say, is likely to resign today to protest against the bifurcation of the state. Eight of his key officials have reportedly been transferred.
Feb 18, 2014 07:38 (IST)
Telangana Bill in Parliament today; Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy may resign
With only five days left of the last Parliament session before national elections due by May, a desperate government is now reportedly working out how to push the controversial Telangana Bill through the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, without a discussion if it has to.
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