In a first, Kokrajhar to host inaugural sitting of Assam assembly on Feb 17.

In Assam, a session of the legislative assembly will be held outside Guwahati for the first time, with Kokrajhar hosting the inaugural sitting of the Budget session tomorrow. 

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that it symbolises the return of peace in the state and integration of all people. He said, the Governor’s speech, customarily delivered on the first day of the Budget session, will be a major highlight of the sitting. 

The remaining of the Budget session will be held at the permanent assembly building in Guwahati. The session will continue till 25th March.

BTC Chief Executive Member (CEM), Pramod Boro, shared the announcement on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, highlighting the significance of this event for BTR.

Ahead of the session, Boro attended a preparatory meeting alongside senior officials from both the Assam Legislative Assembly and the BTC Legislative Assembly. The meeting was graced by the Hon’ble Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Shri Biswajit Daimary, and the Hon’ble Speaker of the BTC Legislative Assembly, Shri Katiram Baro.