Patna, July 20 (IANS) The five-day monsoon session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday and continue until July 24. Despite its short duration, the session is expected to witness important legislative business, including the presentation of the first supplementary budget for the 2026-27 financial year and the introduction of several key bills.
At the same time, the opposition has prepared an aggressive strategy to corner the government on a range of public issues.
The session will begin with an address by the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, followed by the presentation of the first supplementary budget for 2026-27 and an obituary reference.
The supplementary budget is expected to be significantly larger than last year’s, as the government seeks additional funds to implement major welfare announcements, including 125 units of free electricity, an enhanced social security pension, and the release of the second instalment of employment assistance for women.
According to the government, all preparations for the session have been completed.
Several important bills related to different departments, including the health sector, are scheduled to be introduced.
The ruling alliance has asserted that it is fully prepared to answer every question raised by the opposition and maintains that it has effectively addressed public concerns.
Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar held meetings with representatives of all political parties, urging them to ensure the smooth functioning of the House.
Security has been tightened across the Assembly premises ahead of the session.
Comprehensive security measures, including CCTV surveillance, dog squads, and bomb disposal teams, have been deployed after a thorough inspection of the Assembly complex.
Meanwhile, the opposition, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is gearing up to challenge the government on several contentious issues.
These include the decision to empower panchayats to levy rural taxes, the imposition of tolls on state highways, alleged fake police encounters, delays in teacher recruitment, and the pending disbursement of employment assistance promised to women.
RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed said the opposition would demand answers from the government on policies that allegedly increase the financial burden on the public, particularly the proposed taxation in rural areas.
He also stated that the government would be questioned over alleged fake encounters, the status of teacher recruitment, and the delay in releasing employment assistance promised to women during the elections.
As per the legislative schedule, Question Hour, Calling Attention motions, and other government business will be taken up on July 21 and 22.
On July 23, the House will discuss the supplementary budget before taking up the Appropriation Bill, while the session will conclude on July 24 with discussions on private members’ resolutions following Question Hour.
–IANS
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