Andhra Pradesh Budget Session Opens with Governor’s Address

The Budget Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature commenced on February 11, 2026, marked by the address of Governor S Abdul Nazeer to a Joint Session of the Assembly and the Council. The atmosphere was charged as legislators from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), led by former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, vocally protested against the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the NDA government, labeling it a “kingdom of thieves.”

Jagan Mohan Reddy’s attendance was particularly significant, as it was his first appearance in nearly a year, with his last session being on February 24, 2025. Following the Governor’s address, a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee is scheduled at 11:30 AM to finalize the session’s agenda and the number of sitting days.

The Assembly is projected to convene for approximately 20 days, with discussions expected to cover various important legislative and administrative issues. The session is anticipated to run until March 12, 2026.

Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav is set to present the 2026-27 State Budget on February 14, which will outline the government’s financial plans and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget presentation is a key event that will shape the state’s economic outlook.

As the session unfolds, the focus will remain on how the government addresses pressing issues and the response from the opposition parties, particularly in light of the ongoing tensions highlighted by the YSRCP’s protests. The ensuing discussions will be pivotal for setting the legislative agenda for the year ahead.