Second phase of Odisha Assembly Budget Session to begin today

The second phase of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is set to begin today, with the proceedings likely to witness intense debates and disruptions similar to the first phase.

Political tension is expected to remain high inside the House as both the ruling party and the opposition prepare to raise several key issues during the session.

Opposition Likely to Corner Government

The Opposition is likely to target the government on multiple matters, including alleged irregularities in mandis, the Mahanadi water dispute, the law and order situation, and the alleged non-utilisation of funds allocated in the previous budget.

These issues are expected to dominate discussions and could lead to heated exchanges in the Assembly.

Key Departments in Question Hour

During the Question Hour, several important queries related to key departments like Finance, Home, General Administration and Public Grievances, and Health and Family Welfare Department, are likely to be taken up.

In addition, both the ruling and the Opposition parties are expected to raise several important matters during the Zero Hour.

The second phase of the session will continue from March 9 to April 8. Political activity in the Assembly may intensify further as the Rajya Sabha elections are scheduled to be held during the course of the session.