The Telangana State Assembly has passed the Telangana GST (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid noisy scenes and sharp political exchanges. The Bill was introduced as a technical update linked to the Centre’s GST framework, but it quickly turned into a debate on taxation, state revenues, and the impact of GST reforms on smaller states.
Bill Passed Amid Uproar
The Assembly approved the Bill after a heated session marked by protests and walkouts. MIM legislators staged a walkout in opposition to the measure. BJP members also created disruption and attempted to move towards the well of the House, seeking a chance to respond to allegations made during the debate.
Government’s Position on Amendment
The Bill was introduced on behalf of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy by Excise and Prohibition Minister J. Krishna Rao. He described the amendment as a technical updation required under the Centre’s GST system. He also noted that Telangana has faced revenue loss in areas such as ethanol blending in petrol.
Opposition Criticism and Debate
MIM Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi argued that the Centre’s one nation, one tax approach was pushing Telangana towards a debt trap and that smaller states were bearing the burden. The MIM opposed the Bill. BJP legislators, including Payal Shankar, defended GST reforms, saying they had rationalised taxes and made four-wheelers more affordable for the middle class. They accused the MIM of misleading the House, which led to further confrontation.
House Proceedings and Passage
The situation worsened when microphones were denied to protesting BJP MLAs by Speaker’s panel member R. Prakash Reddy. This triggered more uproar, with members trying to approach the well of the House. Despite the disorder, the Assembly passed the Bill.
Last Modified: April 25, 2026