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Tripura Budget Session from March 13, New Speaker Election on Agenda

The budget session of the Tripura Assembly is scheduled to commence on March 13, with the Governor's address marking its opening. A key agenda item is the election of a new Speaker following the demise of Biswa Bandhu Sen in December 2025. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy will present the state's budget for the 2026-27 financial year during the session. The budget is anticipated to feature increased allocations for the tribal autonomous council ahead of its upcoming polls.

Key Points: Tripura Assembly Budget Session, New Speaker Election

  • Budget session starts March 13
  • New Speaker to be elected
  • Finance Minister to present 2026-27 budget
  • Higher allocation expected for TTAADC
  • BJP MLAs in contention for Speaker post
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Tripura Assembly budget session from March 13; new Speaker likely

Tripura's budget session begins March 13. Governor to address House, new Speaker to be elected, and Finance Minister to present 2026-27 budget.

"the formal process for electing a new Speaker has not yet begun - Amiya Kanti Nath"

Agartala, Feb 28

The budget session of the Tripura Assembly will commence on March 13, with Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu scheduled to address the House on the opening day, officials said on Saturday.

A senior Assembly official said that the Governor's address would mark the beginning of the ninth session of the 13th Tripura Assembly. The detailed schedule and business of the upcoming session will be finalised at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee on March 6.

Reports indicate that the new Speaker of the Assembly may be elected during the session, following the demise of sitting Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen on December 26 last year. However, Assembly Secretary Amiya Kanti Nath told IANS that the formal process for electing a new Speaker has not yet begun, and no official notification has been issued so far.

Political circles suggest that several BJP MLAs are in contention for the Speaker's post. Among them, tribal leader Ram Pada Jamatia, who was elected from the Bagma Assembly constituency in Gomati district, is considered a frontrunner. The BJP has not yet officially announced its candidate for the Speaker's position.

Biswa Bandhu Sen, a four-time MLA, passed away at the age of 72 at a private hospital in Bengaluru on December 26, 2025, after undergoing medical treatment for more than four-and-a-half months.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy will present the Budget for the 2026-27 financial year during the session. "Usually, the Budget is presented on the opening day of the session, but the final decision will be taken at the Business Advisory Committee meeting on March 6," the official said.

He added that Roy would present the third Budget of the BJP-led government's second term.

The Budget is expected to provide a higher allocation to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), as the 28-member tribal autonomous body is likely to go to crucial polls in March or April.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some clarity on the schedule! The delay in electing a new Speaker since December is a bit concerning, though. Hope the process is smooth and the focus remains on the budget and public welfare. 🤞
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Rohit P
Ram Pada Jamatia seems like a strong candidate for Speaker. Having a tribal leader in that role could send a positive message, especially before the TTAADC polls. The budget allocation for the council will be the real test, however.
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Sarah B
Observing from outside, it's interesting how state assemblies function in India. The combination of ceremonial aspects (Governor's address) with substantive lawmaking (budget) is quite a process. Hope the session is productive for the people of Tripura.
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Nikhil C
The third budget of this term should ideally show concrete results from the previous two. We need less talk about allocations and more visible development on the ground, especially in infrastructure and healthcare. Let's see what FM Roy presents.
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Kavya N
May the departed soul of Shri Biswa Bandhu Sen rest in peace. 🙏 It's good the assembly is moving forward. The focus should be on a budget that helps farmers and creates jobs for the youth. That's what matters most to common people like us.
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Michael C

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