Jaipur, Feb 26 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is poised to wrap up discussions on grant demands this Thursday, with an extensive debate planned for the allocations related to the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments following the Question and Zero Hour.

After the Question and Zero Hour, a comprehensive discussion will ensue concerning the grant demands for the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj sectors. The Opposition Congress is expected to challenge the government regarding the postponement of elections for Panchayati Raj institutions and the purported politically motivated ward reorganization during the delimitation process.

The state budget is anticipated to be approved in the Assembly on Friday, coinciding with discussions on the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is set to respond to the debate on the Appropriation Bill at 5 p.m.

He is likely to unveil a series of initiatives, including new recruitment efforts. Sources indicate that these announcements may cater to district-level needs along with concerns raised by legislators throughout the session. The Leader of the Opposition, Tika Ram Jully, will address the Assembly prior to the Chief Minister's response.

A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, chaired by the Speaker, will be convened later on Thursday to outline the legislative agenda following Friday’s session in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. This committee is expected to finalize the schedule for the Panchayati Raj Amendment Bill, the Municipalities Amendment Bill, and the Disturbed Area Bill, which are likely to be discussed post-Holi festival.

Earlier today, Congress MLAs marched from their residences to the Assembly, accusing the government of jeopardizing national interests in the proposed trade deal with the United States.

Chanting slogans on the Assembly steps, MLAs claimed that India's concerns were neglected during the discussions.

Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully remarked that the proposed trade agreement would negatively impact domestic farmers. “Due to pressure from the US, agricultural and dairy products will be imported into India, adversely affecting our farmers,” he alleged.

In addition to the trade agreement, they will also press the government regarding the delays in conducting Panchayat elections, according to Congress leaders.

Thursday marks the concluding day of discussions on grant demands in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Following the Question and Zero Hour, the House will engage in a full-day debate on allocations for the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments.