The budget session of the Andhra Pradesh state assembly began amid high political drama on Wednesday, with opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) members walking out of the House minutes into the proceedings.
Andhra Pradesh’s budget session began amid opposition protestsThe session started with the traditional speech of Governor S. Abdul Nazir in the joint session of the Assembly and Legislative Council.
YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, along with party MLAs and MLCs, were present on the inaugural day. However, as soon as the Governor began his speech, YSRCP members rose in protest, raising slogans against the state government.
Opposition MLAs raised slogans demanding to maintain law and order in the state and called the leader of the opposition YSRCP.
YSRCP members also tried to disrupt the Governor’s speech and held placards and raised slogans raising various issues including the alleged deterioration of law and order, proposed privatization of medical colleges and insulting the previous government over the Tirumala Ghee adulteration issue.
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Opposition members, wearing party scarves, entered the Assembly together and chanted slogans inside the House and in the Assembly lobby. Around 11 minutes into the proceedings, Jagan Mohan Reddy and other YSRCP MLAs walked out of the assembly raising slogans of “Jai Jagan” outside the House.
In his address, the Governor laid out an ambitious roadmap for the financial year 2026-27, announcing that the state is moving from a phase of “revival” to a “northern” one with a long-term vision of declaring Swarna Andhra (Golden Andhra Pradesh) by 2047.
Nazir said the government aimed to transform Andhra Pradesh into a $3 trillion economy with a per capita income of ₹55 lakhs by 2047. He described the past 19 months as a gradual journey from recovery to renewed confidence, focused on restoring financial stability, rebuilding institutions, and putting citizens at the center of governance.
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He explained how the state government was committed to implementing its welfare agenda, enhancing the image of the state by attracting investment in various sectors.
Later, in a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the state assembly presided over by Speaker Ch Ayana Patrudu, it was decided to continue the proceedings of the assembly till March 7. The Assembly will continue for a total of 17 days during the session.
The annual state budget is scheduled to be presented on February 14 and the budget will be discussed on February 17 and 18. The finance minister will give his reply in the budget debate on February 18. “Deliberation on grant demands will continue for eight days. The House will also pass six ordinances during the session,” said the Speaker.
