The Budget Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will be held from February 16 to 27.
A Business Advisory Committee meeting in regard to the crucial Assembly session was held on Tuesday.
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma said the schedule, encompassing 10 working days, had been finalized after detailed deliberations to ensure ample time for legislative business. The Speaker said that Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma would present the Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on February 20. He further informed that three days have been set aside for private members’ business, while the remaining days would be devoted to government business. Acknowledging recurring concerns over time constraints during Assembly sessions, Sangma said specific measures have been taken to ensure smoother proceedings.
The Speaker also noted that the House would maintain flexibility with sitting hours if necessary.
“On the day of voting on supplementary demands, the House will sit until 3 pm, but the schedule may be extended if required,” he said. Dismissing speculation about any postponement, Sangma confirmed that the session would proceed as planned. He added that the decision to begin the budget session earlier followed advice from the government. Replying to a media query, the Speaker said the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls were also a factor in scheduling the Budget Session ahead of time.
