Bihar Legislature's Budget Session: A Stormy Close

The budget session of the Bihar Legislature concluded after a turbulent session, with both Houses passing the 2025-26 budget and four bills. Despite opposition walkouts over alleged fund diversions, both Houses addressed numerous public welfare questions and calling attention notices, emphasizing citizen concerns.

The Bihar Legislature wrapped up its recent budget session with a dramatic adjournment sine die, marking the end of a contentious period. Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav and Chairperson Awadhesh Narain Singh took the decision after clearing the state's budget for 2025-26 along with four significant bills.

The session began with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan's address on February 28. Key legislative progress included the passage of the Bihar Appropriation Bills and the Bihar Cooperative Society (Amendment) Bill 2025. A total of 3,857 questions were submitted, with 2,944 accepted, indicating a robust engagement with public welfare issues.

Despite legislative progress, political drama unfolded as opposition members walked out, protesting alleged fund misallocation for SC/ST welfare. The government, yet, remained adamant with Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar refuting these claims, underscoring the persistent discord and debate in Bihar's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)