Bihar Assembly's Unprecedented Underperformance

The 17th Bihar Legislative Assembly met for just 146 days over five years, the lowest frequency recorded for its term. PRS Legislative highlights that sessions lasted around three hours on average. Significant legislation passed included bills on education and finance. Two reservation bills were invalidated by the Patna High Court.

The Bihar Legislative Assembly has recorded its least active term, meeting just 146 days over five years, as per a legislative think tank. Averaging 29 days annually, with three-hour sessions, it starkly contrasts with the national average of five-hour sitting days in 2024.

This 17th assembly largely focused on passing 78 bills, notably skipping committee referrals. Major legislation addressed education, finance, and administration, with laws like the Bihar Public Examinations Bill and the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill emerging.

Despite passing reservation bills for government jobs and education, judicial disapproval from the Patna High Court nullified them. Overall, budget discussions spanned nine days annually over the five-year period.