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Delhi Budget Session Set: CM Rekha Gupta, Speaker Plan Key Legislative Agenda

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met to finalize preparations for the upcoming Budget Session. The session is scheduled from March 23 to March 25, with the budget for 2026-27 to be presented on March 24 by the Chief Minister, who also holds the finance portfolio. Ahead of the session, Speaker Gupta launched 'Vidhan Sathi', an AI-enabled chatbot designed to assist legislators with research, making Delhi the first state legislature in India to introduce such a tool. The meeting was also attended by other cabinet ministers and assembly officials to ensure a smooth and informed legislative process.

Key Points: Delhi Budget Session 2026: Schedule, AI Chatbot Launch & Agenda

  • Budget Session from March 23-25
  • Budget presentation on March 24
  • AI chatbot 'Vidhan Sathi' launched
  • Focus on legislative clarity and development
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Speaker discuss modalities of Budget Session starting on March 23

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Speaker Vijender Gupta finalize Budget Session from March 23-25, with the budget on March 24 and a new AI chatbot for legislators.

"Our government is fully committed to presenting a Budget that ensures Delhi's progress and fulfills the aspirations of the people. - Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, March 20

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly's Budget Session beginning March 23, Speaker Vijender Gupta met Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet colleagues to discuss preparations and modalities for the conduct of legislative business.

The two agreed to fix March 24 for the presentation of the Budget for 2026-27, said a statement. It will be the second successive Budget to be presented by CM Gupta, who also holds the Finance portfolio.

After the meeting, the Chief Minister said: "Our government is fully committed to presenting a Budget that ensures Delhi's progress and fulfills the aspirations of the people."

The Assembly office said in a social media post: "Today, Hon'ble Chief Minister Mrs Rekha Gupta paid a courtesy visit to Hon'ble Assembly Speaker Shri Vijender Gupta ahead of the Assembly Budget Session commencing from March 23. During the meeting, it was confirmed that Delhi's Budget will be presented on March 24."

"On this occasion, Cabinet Minister Sahib Singh, Assembly Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, and Chief Whip Abhay Verma were also present," said the Assembly Secretariat.

The Chief Minister also shared details about her meeting with the Speaker and said, "Paid a courtesy visit to the Hon'ble Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Shri Vijender Gupta. On this occasion, a meaningful dialogue took place on preparations for the upcoming Budget session and various legislative matters related to Delhi's development."

The Budget session of the Delhi Assembly will be held from March 23 to 25. According to the Cabinet's decision, the Economic Survey report will be tabled in the House on March 23.

Ahead of the Assembly session, Speaker Gupta on Thursday launched a dedicated AI-enabled chatbot, 'Vidhan Sathi', for Members, making the city legislature the first in the country to introduce such a tech-enabled facility.

Addressing legislators, Gupta said, "Members of a legislature are often required to engage with complex laws and policy issues within limited time. 'Vidhan Sathi', conceived as a dedicated legislative research and assistance tool, is our effort to ensure they are supported with clarity, context, and credible information, so that every discussion in this House is informed, thoughtful, and purposeful."

He announced that the system will be rolled out from the upcoming Budget Session, starting March 23.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The 'Vidhan Sathi' AI chatbot is a fascinating and forward-thinking initiative! Making complex legislative info accessible is a great use of tech for governance. Hope other states follow Delhi's lead.
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Aditya G
All this talk of "courtesy visits" and "meaningful dialogue" is standard political speak. The real test is the budget document itself. Will it have concrete allocations for cleaning the Yamuna and improving last-mile connectivity? That's what matters to us common people.
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Priyanka N
A three-day session seems very short for discussing the annual budget. I hope the discussions are thorough and not just a formality. Our MLAs should use this new AI tool to ask tough questions!
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Michael C
Interesting to see the collaboration between the CM and the Speaker from what the article suggests are different parties? Hope this cooperative spirit translates into productive sessions focused on Delhi's development.
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Kavya N
The Economic Survey on the 23rd will set the tone. As a resident, my aspirations are simple: better roads, reliable electricity, and more green spaces. Let's see if the budget fulfills these basic needs. 🙏

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