Telangana rains aftermath: Both Houses of legislature adjourned till Oct 1

Telangana government on Monday declared three days holiday for both Houses of the legislature in the wake of heavy rains in the state.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on  28 Sep 2021 2:29 AM GMT
Telangana rains aftermath: Both Houses of legislature adjourned till Oct 1

Hyderabad: Telangana government on Monday declared three days holiday for both Houses of the legislature in the wake of heavy rains in the state.

"In view of the unprecedented situation prevailing in the state following the adverse impact on account of incessant downpour caused by the 'Cyclone Gulab,' the members in the House have made a request to Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy to adjourn the sitting of the ongoing session (eighth session) which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday," said Dr. V Narasimha Charyulu, Secretary to state Legislature, said in a bulletin.

This request has been made in view of the fact that Members have to participate in the rescue and relief operations, address the grievances and extend support to the people in their respective constituencies.

The speaker consulted the Leader of the House and Floor leaders who have acceded to the proposal, the bulletin said.

The speaker has re-scheduled the sitting and adjourned the House to meet again on October 1 at 1000 hours, the bulletin added.

The Council Chairman-Pro tem V.Bhoopal Reddy has also consulted the Chief Minister and the Floor leaders in the House who have acceded to the proposal. The pro tem chairman has re-scheduled the sitting and adjourned the House till October 1.

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