In a recent evaluation of Members of Parliament (MPs) across India, Telangana secured the 12th position in terms of overall performance. The study, conducted by “Politics for Impact,” covers the period from June 24, 2024, to April 4, 2025, in the 18th Lok Sabha. Andhra Pradesh ranked much higher, coming in 5th nationally.
Key Metrics Used in the Assessment
The evaluation analyzed MPs on three primary parameters:
- Attendance in parliamentary sessions
- Number of questions raised
- Number of debates participated in
For Telangana’s 15 MPs:
- They asked a total of 678 questions
- Participated in 119 debates
- Maintained an attendance rate of 88%, slightly above the national average of 87%
Individual & Party Performance
- Among Telangana MPs, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy (Congress, representing Bhongir) emerged as the top performer.
- AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi also stood out with a 92% attendance rate, 54 questions raised, and participation in 21 debates.
- Party‐wise, the BJP MPs led in questions asked, while Congress MPs led in debate participation.
How Telangana Compared to Others
- Telangana’s average questions per MP was about 45, compared to the national average of 46.
- For debates, Telangana MPs averaged 7 debates per MP, lower than the national average of 11 debates.
- In terms of attendance, Telangana (88%) edged above the national benchmark.
Significance and Takeaways
- The performance assessment shows good attendance but highlights the need for greater participation in debates from Telangana MPs.
- Public tracking of MPs’ work is vital for democratic accountability, helping citizens understand which representatives are active in Parliament.
- Such reports could influence voter choices in future elections and put pressure on political parties and MPs to stay engaged.
What’s Next
- There may be calls for MPs to increase their debate participation and raise more constituency-related questions.
- Citizens’ groups and think tanks are likely to use this data to push for more transparency and accountability.
- Political parties might rely on these evaluations when deciding candidates for future elections.
