The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is set to wrap up discussions on demands for grants, with a particular emphasis on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments. Following Question Hour and Zero Hour, a full-day debate is scheduled to address the allocations for these departments. The Opposition Congress is expected to raise concerns during the debate, questioning the government on issues like delayed Panchayati Raj institution elections and alleged politically motivated ward reorganization.
On Friday, the state budget is expected to be passed in the Assembly, alongside the consideration of the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is slated to respond to the debate on the Appropriation Bill at 5 p.m., where he is likely to announce new measures, including upcoming recruitment drives. These announcements are anticipated to address district-level demands and concerns raised by legislators during the session. Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully will also address the Assembly before the Chief Minister’s response.
Later on Thursday, a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, led by the Speaker, will convene to determine the legislative agenda post-Friday in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The committee is expected to finalize the schedule for upcoming bills like the Panchayati Raj Amendment Bill, the Municipalities Amendment Bill, and the Disturbed Area Bill, which are likely to be taken up post the Holi festival.
In a separate development, Congress MLAs protested earlier in the day, marching from their residences to the Assembly, criticizing the government’s stance on the proposed trade agreement with the United States. They expressed concerns that the agreement could compromise national interests, particularly in terms of overlooking India’s priorities during negotiations. Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully highlighted worries that the trade pact might negatively impact domestic farmers, allowing the import of agricultural and dairy products under US pressure.
Thursday marks the final day of discussions on grants in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, with a dedicated focus on the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments after Question Hour and Zero Hour.
