Himanta Biswa Sarma Government’s Last Budget Session Begins Today

The final Budget Session of the Fifteenth Assam Legislative Assembly commenced today, marking the last legislative sitting of the current government before the state heads into Assembly elections.

The four-day session will continue until February 19 and began with the Governor’s Address, setting the tone for the concluding phase of the present Assembly’s tenure.

On the second day of the session, the government is scheduled to present a Vote-on-Account for the upcoming financial year. With Assembly elections approaching, the state government has opted to table a Vote-on-Account instead of presenting a full-fledged budget. This interim financial measure will allow the government to meet essential expenditure requirements for a limited period until a new government is formed and a regular budget is passed.

Finance Minister Ajanta Neog will place the Vote-on-Account before the House.

In addition to financial business, an amendment bill is also slated to be introduced during the four-day proceedings.

The ongoing session holds significance as it is the final Assembly session of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, bringing the legislative term of the Fifteenth Assam Legislative Assembly to a close.

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