West Bengal's Crucial Budget Session: Politics and Policies in Focus

The budget session of the West Bengal Assembly will commence on February 3, as Governor CV Ananda Bose addresses on February 5. Discussions will cover fiscal statements, electoral roll revisions, and the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill 2026. The session, concluding on February 9, may extend further.

The West Bengal Assembly is set to enter an important phase with its budget session starting on February 3. Governor CV Ananda Bose's address on February 5 will headline the session, followed by vital discussions including the customary Motion of Thanks and vote-on-account procedures.

As the state braces for elections possibly in April-May, the assembly will see significant debate on the annual fiscal statement for 2026-27 and supplementary state estimates. A crucial motion concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will also be tabled amid discussions on potential misuse of the process.

The session, which concludes on February 9, will feature discussions on the 'West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill 2026', and allow general debate on the Budget. It is poised to extend beyond schedule if necessary, as decision-makers navigate key legislative issues ahead of the polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)