Guwahati is abuzz as the Assam Legislative Assembly prepares for its crucial Budget session, scheduled to commence on July 6 and conclude on July 31. The provisional programme indicates a busy legislative calendar with a total of 16 working days dedicated to deliberations and policy-making.
A key highlight of the session will be the presentation of the full-fledged State Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. State Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah is slated to table the budget document on July 10, outlining the government's financial roadmap and priorities for the coming year.
In a related development, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a significant announcement regarding the nomination for the Deputy Speaker's post. Dr. Habbey Teron, a first-time BJP legislator representing the Amri (ST) constituency, has been put forth as the ruling NDA's candidate.
Chief Minister Sarma expressed his pleasure at the nomination, highlighting Dr. Teron's unique qualifications. He noted Dr. Teron's background as a medical professional and his distinction as the first elected representative from the newly carved-out Amri constituency, located in West Karbi Anglong district. Sarma emphasized that Dr. Teron's candidacy is expected to represent the aspirations of tribal communities and further strengthen the voice of regions like Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao in the legislative process. The upcoming session promises to be a dynamic period for state governance, balancing financial planning with political appointments.
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