About the Telangana Legislative Assembly
Telangana Legislative Assembly
The Telangana Legislative Assembly, also known as the Telangana Vidhan Sabha, is the lower house of the state legislature of Telangana. It is located in Hyderabad and plays a central role in the state's lawmaking, budgetary decisions and oversight of the government.
Telangana has a unicameral-style elected Legislative Assembly with 119 seats. The current Third Legislative Assembly was constituted following the 2023 state elections, in which the Indian National Congress secured a majority and formed the government.
Government and leadership
Anumula Revanth Reddy serves as the Chief Minister of Telangana, leading the Congress government. Gaddam Prasad Kumar is the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, responsible for presiding over House proceedings and maintaining legislative order.
K. Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, is the Leader of the Opposition and represents the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).
Legislative responsibilities
The Assembly debates and passes state laws, approves the annual budget, discusses public policy and holds the government accountable through questions, motions and debates. Its work covers important areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, employment and public welfare.
Political significance
Telangana's 119-member Assembly is an important institution in the state's democratic and political system. Its proceedings shape government policy and provide a platform for elected representatives from across the state to raise public concerns.
Term and next election
The current Assembly's term is 2023–2028. The next regular Telangana Legislative Assembly election is expected in 2028, subject to constitutional and electoral developments.