Tension flared near the Telangana Assembly building as Congress party workers made an attempt to lay siege, demanding compensation for the victims of recent floods. The scene unfolded with protesters brandishing placards and raising slogans, only to be met with police intervention as they approached the assembly. The police promptly detained the demonstrators and escorted them to a nearby police station.
The protesters were united in their demand for the state government to provide a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the families of those who tragically lost their lives in the recent floods. Additionally, they pressed for a compensation of Rs 20 lakh to be extended to those whose homes were ravaged by the devastating floods.
The northern region of Telangana had witnessed heavy rainfall and severe flooding, resulting in extensive damages and the unfortunate loss of more than 40 lives.
This marked the second consecutive day that Congress party workers aimed to lay siege to the Assembly premises. Just a day prior, Youth Congress workers had staged their own protest, urging the government to address employment issues, including filling vacant positions across all departments and fulfilling the promise of providing allowances to the unemployed.
Meanwhile, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) also participated in the assembly area and were subsequently apprehended by the police. ANMs, who have been engaged on a contractual basis for the past 16 years, are seeking the regularization of their services. The police took ANMs into preventive custody in various parts of the state, including undivided Nalgonda district.
The ongoing Assembly session is anticipated to continue until August 6. The state government has indicated its intention to reintroduce and pass three bills that had previously received Assembly approval but were subsequently returned by the Governor.
During a meeting held on July 31st, the state Cabinet voiced dissatisfaction over the Governor's decision to reject the bills, alleging that the Central government is leveraging the Governor's office for political purposes. The three bills pertain to matters of municipal administration, panchayat, and education.