Odisha Assembly Winter Session to Begin on November 18, Supplementary Budget to Be Presented
Odisha Assembly’s winter session will run from November 18 to December 31, with the first supplementary budget to be presented on November 18 and opposition parties set to raise key political and public issues.
The winter session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly will begin on November 18 and continue until December 31, 2026. The Assembly Secretariat issued an official notification regarding the schedule on Wednesday.
The session will include discussions on the state’s first supplementary budget, legislative business and several important political and public issues. According to the notification, the Assembly will have 33 scheduled days, including 25 government business days and designated days for private members’ business.
Supplementary Budget on November 18
The first supplementary budget for the financial year will be presented on November 18. Discussions on the budget are scheduled for November 25, 26 and 27, while the Appropriation Bill relating to the supplementary budget will be introduced on November 30.
Private members’ business has been scheduled for November 20 and December 4, 11, 18, 29 and 31.
The Assembly will remain closed on November 22, 24, 28 and 29, as well as December 6, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26 and 27.
Opposition Likely to Target BJP Government
Several contentious issues are expected to dominate the winter session, with the opposition preparing to challenge the ruling BJP government.
The Andhra Pradesh government’s reported attempts to conduct panchayat elections in Kotia, the Centre’s Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Mahanadi water dispute are likely to feature prominently.
The opposition may also raise concerns over the condition of roads across Odisha and the safety of vulnerable river embankments.
BJP Prepares Counterstrategy
The ruling BJP is also preparing its strategy to counter the opposition during the session. The party is expected to highlight legislative amendments and the government’s response to Cyclone Arnab as part of its efforts to defend its performance.
With budget discussions and several politically sensitive issues on the agenda, the winter session is expected to witness heated debates between the treasury and opposition benches.
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