In a significant development in Indian politics, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was revived after two decades on Monday, hinting the start of a new chapter in the state’s legislative history.

As a start, veteran CPI leader P Nageswara Rao taking oath as the pro-tem chairman of the 90-member Council.Assembly Speaker K R Suresh Reddy, several ministers and legislators attended the ceremony. Governor Rameshwar Thakur administered the oath at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan. TDP boycotted the swearing in ceremony following their vow to abolish the Council if voted to power in the next elections. Telangana Rashtra Samithi and BJP also boycotted the ceremony.

The Governor is scheduled to address the joint session at 4 pm on Tuesday, following which both the Houses will debate on the motion of thanks to his address. The first session of the Upper House will conclude on April 10 after adopting the motion of thanks.

Via: TOI