Chennai, Sep 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly’s budget session will conclude on Tuesday after completing the debate on the final set of demands for grants covering several key government departments.
The state’s general Budget for the 2026-27 financial year was presented in the Assembly on August 5, followed by the Agriculture Budget on August 6.
Legislators debated the two Budgets on August 7, 10 and 11. Finance Minister Maria Wilson and Agriculture Minister Vinod delivered their replies to the discussions on August 12, outlining the government’s fiscal priorities and responding to issues raised by members of the ruling and opposition parties.
Department-wise debates on demands for grants began on August 17.
During these proceedings, ministers presented the policies and programmes of their respective departments, answered questions from legislators and announced new projects and administrative measures.
On Monday, the Assembly took up the demands for grants relating to the Police and Fire and Rescue Services departments.
Chief Minister Vijay replied to questions and observations made by members during the discussion. His address witnessed sharp political exchanges after he publicly accused former Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over issues connected with the receipt of funds by their party.
CM Vijay’s strongly worded remarks triggered heated reactions and added to the political tension in the House.
The final day’s business includes debates on demands for grants relating to the Transport, Public Works, Finance, Planning and Development, State Legislature, pensions and other retirement benefits departments.
Ministers in charge of these portfolios are expected to reply to the debate, address the concerns raised by the MLAs and make fresh announcements relating to departmental projects and welfare initiatives. The government is also likely to provide details of proposed expenditure and the implementation schedule for major schemes.
The grant discussions are expected to be completed by Tuesday afternoon.
The House will subsequently take up other listed business, including the consideration and passage of pending measures, before the session is formally brought to a close.
The Budget session, which began with the presentation of the state’s financial plans, has featured detailed debates on departmental allocations, governance, welfare programmes, infrastructure development and law and order.
It has also witnessed intense exchanges between the government and the opposition on political and administrative issues.
–IANS
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