KCR appoints son Rama Rao as TRS working president, wants to focus on national politics
Hyderabad, Dec 14: A day after he was sworn in as the chief minister, Telangana Rashtra Samithi supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao Friday appointed his son and former minister KT Rama Rao as the outfit's working president.
According a press release from KCR's office, Rama Rao's appointment was necessitated as Chandrasekhar Rao will have to concentrate on national politics and also focus on various developmental activities in the state.
"Party president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao appointed Sircilla MLA as the working president," it said.
KCR believes that the party will further progress under the leadership of KTR, it added.
Chandrasekhar Rao returned as the chief minister for the second consecutive term Thursday.
The TRS won 88 seats in the 119-member assembly in the December 7 polls.
Soon after the results were announced, KCR declared that the TRS would play a crucial role in national politics.
He has been pitching for a non-Congress, non-BJP federal front of regional parties to take on the two national parties.
"Congress-mukt Bharat... BJP-mukt Bharat... that is needed," he had said.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
