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TDP Raises FTA, Social Media & Amaravati Issues Ahead of Budget Session

TDP Parliamentary Party leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu outlined three national and five state-specific issues following an all-party meeting ahead of the Budget Session. The national issues include a review of India's FTAs and a proposed social media ban for users under 16, while the key state demand is legislative backing for Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was attended by senior leaders from various parties to set the agenda for the session. The Budget Session, commencing January 28, will feature 30 sittings with the Union Budget 2026-27 being presented on February 1.

Key Points: TDP Flags National, Andhra Issues at All-Party Meet

  • India-EU FTA discussion sought
  • Social media ban for under-16s proposed
  • Amaravati capital bill legislative backing
  • Budget Session from Jan 28 to Apr 2
  • 30 sittings with Budget on Feb 1
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TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu raises national and state issues at All-Party Meeting

TDP leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu raised India's FTAs, social media rules for under-16s, and the Amaravati capital bill ahead of the Budget Session.

"If Australia can do it, why can't India? - Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu"

New Delhi, January 27

TDP Parliamentary Party leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu on Tuesday said the party raised three national issues and five Andhra Pradesh-related issues after the all-party meeting.

The issues include India's FTAs, social media rules for under-16s, and the Amaravati capital bill.

Speaking to the reporters, Devarayalu said, "We wanted to take up three national issues and five issues related to Andhra Pradesh. The first national issue concerned FTAs signed by India, including the India-EU FTA...We wanted da iscussion on this. Another issue we want to discuss is the social media ban for those under 16. If Australia can do it, why can't India? The major state issue we want to take up is the Amaravati capital bill issue. We want Andhra Pradesh's capital to have legislative backing."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an all-party meeting today ahead of the Budget session, which will begin on January 28 and run until April 2.

Senior leaders, including Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister JP Nadda, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pramod Tiwari, AITC leader Shatabdi Roy, MNM founder Kamal Haasan, Tamil Manila Congress leader GK Vasan, and SP leader Ramgopal Yadav and many other senior leaders attended the meeting.

The meeting, held in the main Committee Room of Parliament, outlined the agenda for the upcoming Budget session.

The Budget Session will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, with one break. The first phase is scheduled from January 28 to February 13, while the second phase will run from March 9 to April 2.

The Budget Session will feature 30 sittings, with the Union Budget 2026-27 being presented on February 1.

President Droupadi Murmu will formally open the session, addressing members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

In the last two sessions, including the monsoon and winter sessions in 2025, the Opposition parties have sought to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, which is underway across the country.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The social media ban for under-16s is a crucial discussion. As a parent, I see the negative impact daily. But a blanket ban is not the solution. We need better digital literacy education and parental control tools, not just cutting off access. Learning from other countries' models is smart.
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Priyanka N
FTAs are a double-edged sword. While they can boost exports, we must protect our farmers and small industries. Glad it's being discussed. Hope the debate is data-driven and not just political posturing. The India-EU FTA details need to be out in the open for public scrutiny.
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Rahul R
All-party meetings are good, but will it lead to actual productive discussion in the session? Last few sessions were so disrupted. Let's hope for better decorum this time. The Budget affects everyone's lives. 🙏
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Aditya G
Respectfully, while state issues are important, the national agenda seems a bit scattered. Comparing us to Australia on social media policy ignores our vastly different socio-economic and digital infrastructure context. We need solutions made for India, not just imported ideas.
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Kavya N
As someone from Andhra, the capital issue is a huge pain point. So much money and planning went into Amaravati. This indecision is hurting development and investor confidence. TDP is right to push for it. Jai Andhra!

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