Jharkhand Assembly Session Kicks Off Amid Emotional Tributes and Political Critiques

The Jharkhand Assembly's monsoon session began but was adjourned after paying respects to several notable deceased personalities. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto highlighted discussions on the first supplementary budget and other bills. Political tensions rose as Congress plans to protest Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The initial day of Jharkhand Assembly's monsoon session was marked by emotional tributes to several prominent figures who recently passed away. Despite the solemn start, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto indicated that key legislative agendas, including the first supplementary budget for 2025-26, will be discussed.

Mahto encouraged active and constructive participation from all members, emphasizing the impact of their decisions on common citizens. The session is set to reconvene on August 4 and will conclude on August 7, during which crucial political debates and resolutions are anticipated.

Contentions arose as Congress declared its intent to protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, arguing it disenfranchises voters. Meanwhile, JD(U) and BJP legislators criticized the focus on Bihar instead of local issues, underlining the session's complex political undercurrents.

(With inputs from agencies.)