The Bill to create Telangana is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday. Home Ministry officials tonight said the file recommending introduction of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in Parliament has been sent to the President through the Prime Minister’s Office.
“The approval of the President is expected tomorrow. We are planning to introduce the bill in Parliament on Tuesday,” a senior Home Ministry official told PTI.The Union Cabinet had on Friday approved the draft bill for creation of Telangana by bifurcating Andhra Pradesh, notwithstanding the State Assembly’s rejection of the legislation.Earlier, talk in parliamentary circles was that the Bill was likely to be introduced in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday and a supplementary list of business could be added to the agenda.Amid opposition by anti-Telangana MPs, including those from Congress, the Government has so far refused to reveal its cards on the issue.