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AP assembly passes resolution to abolish Legislative Council

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Press Trust of India Amaravati

: The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Monday passed a statutory resolution seeking to abolish the state Legislative Council, days after the YSRC government failed to get two crucial bills on its plans to have three capitals cleared by the opposition TDP-dominated Upper House.

All 133 members present in the 175-member House, when the division vote was taken at 6 pm, voted in favour and the resolution under Article 169 (1) of the Constitution was adopted unanimously.

Speaker Tammineni Seetaram announced that the resolution was adopted by a majority as stipulated under Article 169 (1) related to abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states.

 

The Telugu Desam Party boycotted the days proceedings, protesting the governments decision to abolish the council.

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First Published: Jan 27 2020 | 6:30 PM IST

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