
Hyderabad, Feb.4 (NSS): An heated debate ensued between the ruling BRS government and the AIMIM during the passing of motion of thanks to Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan ‘s address on Saturday.
When AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin requested the Assembly Speaker to allow the MIM legislators more time to discuss the people’s issues in the House, Minister KT Rama Rao retorted saying the party has only 7 MLAs and questioned how much more time their legislators needed?
With this, the heated arguments and sharp exchanges took place between KTR and Akbaruddin Owaisi.
Annoyed at the remarks of Minister KTR, Akbaruddin said his party will field candidates in at least 50 Assembly constituencies in the upcoming Assembly elections and will enter the State Assembly with 15 legislators. He also said he will discuss the issue of fielding more candidates with the MIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi.
The MIM MLA also said the BRS government is working for the overall development of Hyderabad city but it overlooked the Old city. He demanded that the government should also consider developing the surroundings around the historical Charminar.