1. Assam’s Budget Session on February 5 faced a tumultuous start with a walkout during Governor Gulab Chand Kataria’s speech.
2. Opposition members disrupted the proceedings, leading to the Governor’s address being cut short to just one minute and 20 seconds.
3. The incident reflected heightened tensions as the Assam Legislative Assembly commenced its crucial Budget Session, set to continue until February 28.
Guwahati, Feb 05: The inaugural day of Assam’s Budget Session on February 5 witnessed a tumultuous interruption during Governor Gulab Chand Kataria’s speech. Opposition members staged a walkout, cutting short the address to a mere one minute and 20 seconds.
The disruption, an unusual start to the session, reflected heightened tensions as the Assam Legislative Assembly convened for the crucial Budget Session, scheduled until February 28.
The state budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, to be presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on February 12, adds significance to the discussions and policy announcements expected during this session.
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Security measures were reinforced in anticipation of potential disruptions, yet the intense objection from the opposition surpassed expectations. The charged political atmosphere in the assembly set the stage for a contentious session.
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement of the Assam Polygamy Ban Bill’s introduction added to the controversy, along with the presentation of the Assam Tourism (Development and Registration) Bill, 2024, and several other bills during the Budget Session.
