AP Assembly passes Special Courts Bill; opposition walks out

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly today passed several bills, including Andhra Pradesh Special Courts Bill, that seeks to expeditiously conduct trial in cases of ill-gotten wealth even as the opposition walked out amid uproarious scenes.
The passing of the bills was preceded by exchanges between the ruling TDP and the YSRC that led to adjournment of the House twice.
The YSR Congress (YSRC) sought the House to take up debate on price rise which was disallowed by Speaker K Siva Prasad.
When the House re-assembled after an adjournment, Reddy said his party would "yield" only if the Speaker assured that price rise issue would be taken up later.

Noting that the issue would be included in the agenda, the Speaker, however, said it will come up for debate based on the YSRC's cooperation.
TDP Chief Whip Kalva Srinivasulu asked if the opposition leader was indulging in "black-mailing" and directing the Speaker.

Certain remarks of Labour Minister K Atchnnaidu prompted the YSRC members troop into the well of the House and raise slogans, which prompted the Speaker to adjourn the House for the second time.
When the House re-assembled, the Speaker said any unparliamentary remarks would be expunged from the records.
The comments made by the YSRC leader on occasions were condemned by the TDP Chief Whip.

Later, when bills were about to be introduced, Jaganmohan Reddy opposed to the government for introducing the bills without giving sufficient time for opposition to study.