Patna October 28, 2024: The Bihar Legislative Assembly and Council’s winter session is scheduled from November 25 to November 29, this year.
An official notification in this regard was issued by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar under Article 174 (Section-B) of the Indian Constitution.
The session will commence with the governor’s address to both houses at 11 a.m. on November 25, and it is anticipated to be eventful with several key policies potentially on the agenda for passage.
Timing of the winter session is important:
The timing of this winter session is notable as it falls just days after the results of the Jharkhand assembly elections and Bihar by-polls, due on November 23.
In the upcoming winter session of the Bihar Assembly, the opposition, led by the RJD, Congress and left parties, is expected to challenge the NDA government on two contentious issues: the liquor prohibition policy and the installation of smart meters. These topics have drawn substantial public criticism and have become leverage points for the opposition to counter the NDA’s policies.
Opposition leaders will target NDA during the winter session:
Tejashwai Yadav and other Grand Alliance leaders are likely to question the effectiveness of the prohibition policy, positioning it as a failed measure that has led to unsafe practices and significant public harm.
In addition to prohibition, the opposition will also raise concerns about smart meter installations, which have faced criticism from the public due to perceived high costs and billing issues.
Leaders of the Grand Alliance, including Tejashwi Yadav are engaging with these issues as a way to align themselves with the public’s dissatisfaction, framing these policies as burdens that affect everyday Bihari citizens.
These issues are likely to lead to heated debates in the session, making it a critical moment for both the NDA and the opposition to clarify their stances on policies that directly impact people’s lives.
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