Hyderabad: The MLAs of YSRC in Andhra Pradesh Assembly had disrupted the proceeding of House as soon as its sitting began on Friday morning and force an adjournment for half an hour. They also announced it would register its protest and staged a walk out when it reassembled.
The floor leader of YSRC Y.S. Vijaya said, “We protest the manner in which the Centre is seeking to divide the State despite majority of people opposing it. We also protest the non-consideration of the Justice Srikrishna Committee report on the bifurcation issue.”
Y.S. Vijaya also protested non-adoption of a resolution by the Assembly opposing the bifurcation.
She sought an assurance from Leader of the House N. Kiran Kumar Reddy that voting would be taken up against the draft A.P. Reorganisation Bill-2013.
Ms. Vijaya also said, “The Bill did not even contain the Statement of objects and reasons. Our party has its fears and doubts on the Bill.”
The 20-odd YSRC members then walked out of the House for the day.
Telugu Desam Legislature Party deputy leader P. Ashok Gajapati Raju then sought a clarification from Speaker Nadendla Manohar on whether or not voting would be taken up on the Bill.
A division (vote) would have to be certainly carried out even if one member sought it, he pointed out.
The speaker of House replied and said, “We have all discussed this in the Business Advisory Committee. After everyone participates in the discussion and expresses views, we will definitely respect them. But seeking a vote without a discussion is not justified.”
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