After a gap of over two decades, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was revived today, scripting a new chapter in the state's legislative history.
The day began with veteran CPI leader P Nageswara Rao taking oath as the pro-tem chairman of the 90-member Council.
Rao, whose party is an ally of the ruling Congress, was administered the oath by Governor Rameshwar Thakur at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan.
The main Opposition TDP, which has vowed to abolish the Council if voted to power in the next elections, boycotted the swearing-in ceremony, along with Telangana Rashtra Samithi and BJP.
Assembly Speaker K R Suresh Reddy, several ministers and legislators attended the ceremony.
Later, the Governor inaugurated the historic Council Hall, renovated at a cost of Rs six crores, where the House of Elders will hold its sessions.
Soon after, the pro-tem chairman administered oath to the new members of the Council for which elections were held recently.
Senior Congressman A Chakrapani is expected to be elected as the chairman. The nominations for the post would be received till the evening and a formal announcement will be made tomorrow.
The Governor is scheduled to address the joint session at 4 pm tomorrow, following which both the Houses will debate on the motion of thanks to his address.
{{/usCountry}}The Governor is scheduled to address the joint session at 4 pm tomorrow, following which both the Houses will debate on the motion of thanks to his address.
{{/usCountry}}The first session of the Upper House will conclude on April 10 after adopting the motion of thanks.