What to Expect from Today's Bihar Assembly Session, the Last for Nitish Kumar's Government?

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Key Takeaways
- This session is the final opportunity for the current government to legislate before elections.
- Intense political confrontations are anticipated between the ruling NDA and the opposition.
- Significant welfare initiatives by the NDA government will be highlighted.
- Tej Pratap Yadav's presence next to his brother in the Assembly will attract public interest.
- The session will address critical issues likely to influence the upcoming elections.
Patna, July 21 (NationPress) The Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly kicks off today, heralding a pivotal moment politically as it represents the final session of the current administration led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prior to the forthcoming elections.
As per the Assembly Secretariat, this session is slated for a total of five sittings.
Crucial legislative business such as question hour, financial proceedings, non-official resolutions, and other significant bills are on the agenda.
Reports suggest that the Nitish Kumar government intends to introduce approximately 12 bills during this period.
Political experts anticipate that the session will likely see intense confrontations between the ruling NDA and the opposition, making this not only vital for legislative activity but also influential in molding the political landscape ahead of the elections.
On the inaugural day (Monday), the first supplementary budget for the current fiscal year will be presented, alongside reports of ordinances and committee findings sanctioned by the Governor.
State bills are set to be introduced on July 22 and 23, followed by discussions regarding government operations.
On July 24 (Thursday), the supplementary budget will be debated, voted on, and the Appropriation Bill will be tabled.
The session will wrap up on July 25 (Friday) with discussions centered on non-official resolutions.
The opposition coalition, including RJD and Congress, is gearing up to challenge the government on pressing matters like law and order, the surge in crime, and the ongoing thorough revision of the voter list during this session.
Leaders from the Grand Alliance are anticipated to take a confrontational approach against the government.
Meanwhile, the ruling NDA is preparing to counter these challenges by showcasing its public welfare initiatives, which include 35 percent reservation for women in government positions, enhanced social security pensions benefiting over 1.11 crore citizens, and complimentary electricity for domestic users up to 125 units.
In the midst of these political dynamics, all eyes will be on Tej Pratap Yadav, who has been expelled from both the RJD and the family by Lalu Prasad Yadav yet retains his Assembly seat.
Tej Pratap, who has distanced himself from the family, will be seated next to his brother and Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav.
Currently, there is no official word on Tej Pratap relocating his seat, and during this session, the two sons of Lalu Prasad Yadav will be seen sitting adjacent for the first time in a considerable while, drawing significant attention both inside and outside the Assembly.