Bhubaneswar, Jan 23: Ahead of the budget session of the Odisha Assembly scheduled to begin next month, Speaker Surama Padhy on Thursday stressed the importance of maintaining discipline among opposition members.
She said discipline is a must for the opposition members while putting forth their demands in the House.
Padhy, Padhy, who recently attended the 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference at Patna, stressed on maintaining decorum and constructive dialogue from opposition parties.
“The House will welcome constructive suggestions from opposition members, but not tolerate disruptions or obstructions by opposition members,” Padhy told reporters here.
The third session of 17th Assembly will begin on February 13 and conclude on April 5. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, will table the Budget for 2025-26 on February 17.
The Budget session of the Assembly will have a total of 28 business days as per the provisional calendar. Prior to the session, an all-party meeting will be held to ensure smooth proceedings.
