Overview

• The Assembly convenes on Saturday with the Legislative Council also summoned, and the Business Advisory Committee is likely to fix the duration and agenda that day.
• The government plans to present Justice P.C. Ghose’s report on the Kaleshwaram project to the House in line with its assurance to the High Court not to proceed without a debate.
• The inquiry, completed after about 15 months and over 110 examinations, cites unapproved cost escalations and says moving the barrage site to Medigadda appeared to be an individual decision rather than an expert panel’s.
• A contentious exchange is expected as the ruling side presses for accountability on Kaleshwaram and the BRS disputes the commission’s legitimacy.
• The Cabinet meets August 29 to finalize the session’s length and is expected to consider recommending Prof. M. Kodandaram and Amer Ali Khan for Governor’s-quota MLC seats, while the 42% BC reservation bill awaits presidential assent.