Heated discussion is on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in the Rajya Sabha amidst noisy scenes. Initiating the discussion, BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu reiterated that his party is committed to the creation of Telangana state. But his party is in favour of a peaceful division by addressing the concerns of Seemandhra people. He criticised that the congress party for messing up the whole issue by failing to achieve consensus among its leaders. Mr Naidu said had the congress taken up this issue two years ago, this turbulent situation would not have arisen. Describing the bill as defective, he said his party is firm on proposing amendments to the bill so that justice is rendered to Seemandhra.

Participating in the discussion, CPIM leader Seetaram Yechury, alleged that both the Congress and the BJP colluded to divide Andhra Pradesh, the first state to be formed on the basis of linguistic criteria. Congress leader and Minister of state for Tourism K Chiranjeevi said though he is an integrationist, he will abide by the decision of the government.

He demanded that Hyderabad be made a union territory at least for 10 years and Kurnool and Ananthapur districts be made part of Telangana. He also sought equal distribution of assets between the two regions. His remarks against the Telugu Desam party were countered by its members. Leader of the opposition Arun jaitely raised
a point of order over Chranjeevi's remarks and wanted him to clarify whether is he is speaking on behalf of the council of ministers as he is opposing the stand of the government.
BSP leader Mayawati supported the bill but disagreed on keeping Hyderabad as a common capital.

She said a common capital will not serve either of the states. She also demanded a special package for Telangana along with Seemandhra saying Telangana is a backward region and its people are poor. The discussion is on till the last reports came in.