Odisha Assembly Prepares for Crucial Budget Session

The Odisha Assembly Speaker convened an all-party meeting for cooperation during the Budget session. Key leaders from various parties attended. The session runs until April 8, with legislative discussions on the state's financial plan for 2026-27 and other critical issues, including farmers' challenges.

Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy held an all-party meeting on Monday to ensure a smooth Budget session, seeking cooperation from both opposition and ruling members.

The Budget session is set to commence on Tuesday and run until April 8, with a scheduled recess from February 25 to March 8. Attendees included Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and key leaders from various parties.

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati will address the assembly on Tuesday, with a discussion on his address following on February 18 and 19. The state budget for 2026-27 will be presented on February 20. The session will also address issues like farmers' hardships.

(With inputs from agencies.)