The winter session of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, commencing on Monday, December 28, 2025, is poised for a turbulent and confrontational start. The primary flashpoint is expected to be the long-standing and contentious disputes over the sharing of river waters with neighbouring states.
Water Wars Take Centre Stage
Historically a volatile issue in the region's politics, the distribution of river waters is set to dominate the proceedings from day one. Legislators from various parties are preparing to launch a fierce debate, holding the state government accountable for protecting Telangana's interests in ongoing inter-state water-sharing agreements. The discussions are anticipated to be highly charged, with members likely to demand clear strategies and firm actions from the ruling dispensation.
A Cauldron of Political Rivalry
Compounding the expected uproar over hydrological matters is the sharply deteriorating political climate in the state. The assembly is witnessing a backdrop of daily acrimonious verbal exchanges between the principal opposition party, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and the ruling Congress party. This bitter war of words, playing out almost every day in the public sphere, has raised the political temperature significantly, ensuring that the session will be as much about political one-upmanship as it is about policy and governance.
Implications for Governance and Public Discourse
The combination of a sensitive, livelihood-impacting issue like water sharing and an intensely hostile political environment creates a perfect storm for legislative dysfunction. Observers fear that the core business of the house—passing bills, discussing public welfare schemes, and reviewing the state's administration—may be overshadowed by continuous disruptions and heated arguments. This scenario could delay critical legislative work and shift focus away from pressing public issues that require bipartisan cooperation and thoughtful deliberation.
As the state watches, the session beginning on December 28 will be a critical test for both the treasury and opposition benches. Their conduct will reveal whether political priorities will override the substantive discussion needed to resolve the complex river water issues that directly affect millions of citizens in Telangana.
