Telangana Assembly to Unveil 2026-27 Budget on March 20
Synopsis
The Telangana Assembly is gearing up for the presentation of the 2026-27 Budget on March 20. With discussions slated for late March, this session promises to be pivotal for state governance.
Key Takeaways
Budget Presentation: Scheduled for March 20, 2026-27.
Discussion Period: From March 23 to March 26.
Holiday: Ugadi on March 19.
Political Participation: Key figures from various parties attended the BAC meeting.
Session Duration: Calls for extension to 30 days from opposition parties.
Hyderabad, March 16 (NationPress) The Telangana state Assembly is set to unveil the 2026-27 Budget on March 20. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the position of Finance Minister, will present the budget to the Assembly, while Legislative Affairs Minister D. Sridhar Babu will address the Legislative Council on the same day.
Budget discussions are scheduled from March 23 to March 26. This timeline was established during a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC), presided over by Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.
The budget session commenced on Monday with an address from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to the joint session of both houses.
On March 17 and 18, discussions will take place regarding the motion of thanks to the Governor for his address.
A holiday will be observed on March 19 for Ugadi. There will be no sessions on March 21 and 22 due to Eid and Sunday, respectively.
The Congress-led government aims to extend the budget session until March 31. Other political parties have proposed that legislative proceedings continue on Sundays as well.
They recommend that both houses operate every day except for Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Rama Navami.
Attending the BAC meeting were Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Legislative Affairs Minister Sridhar Babu, and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
The main opposition, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), was represented by Deputy Leader T. Harish Rao and MLA KP Vivekanand Goud.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) floor leader A. Maheshwar Reddy also participated in the meeting.
MLA Kausar Mohiuddin from All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and CPI MLA K. Sambasiva Rao were present as well.
BJP leader Maheshwar Reddy urged that the government extend the session to at least 30 days, alleging that the current schedule is an attempt to avoid discussions on pressing people’s issues.
Point of View
The upcoming budget session in Telangana is crucial for understanding the state's fiscal priorities and governance. The discussions around this budget will likely reveal both the government's commitment to addressing citizens' concerns and the dynamics of opposition critiques, ensuring a transparent legislative process.
NationPress
6 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Telangana Budget for 2026-27 be presented?
The Telangana Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in the state Assembly on March 20.
Who will present the budget in the Assembly?
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who is also the Finance Minister, will present the budget.
What are the dates for the budget discussions?
The budget discussions are scheduled from March 23 to March 26.
Is there a holiday during the budget session?
Yes, there will be a holiday on March 19 for Ugadi.
Which political parties participated in the BAC meeting?
The meeting included representatives from Congress, BRS, BJP, AIMIM, and CPI.
