The YSR Congress Party expressed dissatisfaction with the time allocation during the Rajya Sabha debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026. Despite having seven MPs, the party was only given five minutes to speak, leading to their microphone being cut off. YSRCP MPs highlighted that smaller parties like the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) were granted more time.
A delegation led by Y. V. Subba Reddy met with Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan in Delhi to address the issue. Subba Reddy requested that his speech text be tabled and called for an investigation into the deviation from parliamentary norms. The YSRCP emphasized that the unequal time allocation was unfair, especially considering the bill’s significance for Andhra Pradesh.
The party criticized the disparity in speaking time allocation, noting that the TDP, with only two members, was given over 15 minutes, while the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), with four members, received only five minutes. YSRCP’s representation highlighted the importance of allowing all voices to be heard, particularly on matters crucial to the state’s future. The party also raised concerns about the perceived bias in camera focus during discussions.
