Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to revamp the state Legislative Assembly building to mirror the Parliament. During a meeting with Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy and Assembly Speaker G. Prasad Kumar, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of elevating the House’s dignity. He specifically mandated a redesign of the Assembly to ensure enhanced privacy and dignity for all members during legislative sessions.
The Chief Minister emphasized the urgency of completing the Central Hall’s renovation before the next session commences. Additionally, he proposed the establishment of a club for members within the Public Gardens adjacent to the Assembly premises. Revanth Reddy also highlighted the necessity of preserving the current Assembly and old Council buildings, ensuring that heritage structures remain intact during the renovation process.
New facilities such as a dedicated walking track and sports amenities will be incorporated into the Assembly premises. Furthermore, a significant enhancement of the security infrastructure was ordered by the Chief Minister to bolster overall safety measures. Notably, last month, the Chief Minister inaugurated the refurbished Legislative Council building within the Assembly premises.
The old Assembly building, which previously housed legislative activities during the Hyderabad State era, now accommodates the Legislative Council. Since 2018, the Legislative Council has been utilizing the Council Hall within the Jubilee Hall premises adjacent to the Assembly. Following the bifurcation in 2014, the Council Hall was transferred to Andhra Pradesh and later to Telangana after Andhra Pradesh relocated its capital to Amaravati.
The restoration of the old Assembly building, an architectural gem showcasing Indo-Saracenic style, spanned 18 months and cost the state government Rs 30 crore. Originally used during the Nizam era, the building served as the Assembly until the inauguration of a new Legislative Assembly building in 1985. Subsequently, it fell into disuse and disrepair until Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s decision in 2023 to renovate it for the Legislative Council’s use.
