Assam: Kokrajhar's historic budget session to focus on Sixth Schedule areas administration

Assam's Kokrajhar is all set to host the inaugural sitting of the Budget session of the legislative assembly which will be held outside Guwahati for the first time, on February 17.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a key agenda of the sitting will be to strengthen the administration of Sixth Schedule areas, further adding that the Governor's speech, customarily delivered on the first day of the Budget session, will also be a major highlight.

"It will be a historic moment as it symbolises the return of peace in the state and integration of all people. Kokrajhar, once a hub of Bodoland agitation, will host a special a one-day Assembly session," he said.

"This moment is a high point of my tenure as chief minister," Sarma said, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X regarding the special sitting, said, "The NDA Governments, both in the Centre and Assam, have been working tirelessly to empower the Bodo community and fulfil Bodo aspirations. These works will continue with even greater vigour." He also recalled his visit to Kokrajhar, where he witnessed the vibrant Bodo culture.

Shah, also in a post on the micro-blogging site, extended his best wishes to the people of Bodoland.

"This is a significant step towards fulfilling PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision to accelerate the development of our Bodo sisters and brothers while nourishing their culture that proudly represents our civilisational ethos," he said.

The remaining of the Budget session will be held at the permanent assembly building in Guwahati.

The session will continue till March 25, with finance minister Ajanta Neog to present the annual budget on March 10.