Presenting the demands for grants in the House, Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore said the additional outlay was necessitated by emerging requirements during the current fiscal and the need to accelerate key development works.
The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s chamber in the Assembly premises, focused on ensuring the smooth conduct of the session and finalising the broad contours of the state Budget.
The programme, held at the Assembly’s Conference Hall, began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Senior ministers, legislators and officials were present on the occasion.
Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore presented the budget during Zero Hour as Opposition members remained in the Well of the House raising slogans over alleged irregularities in student scholarship disbursals and non-procurement of paddy from farmers at the promised price.
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Speaker Rabindranath Mahato opened the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The Chief Minister described the day as a moment for reflection.
The Jharkhand Assembly on Thursday concluded its monsoon session by passing a unanimous resolution recommending the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian honour, for the late Shibu Soren.
The discussion, titled “Prioritising Children’s Mental Health and Well-being: What Can Policymakers Do?”, brought together 40 MLAs and UNICEF experts during the monsoon session.
Instead, clashes between treasury and opposition benches dominated the day, forcing multiple adjournments.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi, and several legislators expressed grief over their demise.
The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Monday plunged into mourning following the demise of former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren.
