The Manipur Legislative Assembly will convene its new session from March 9, with the state budget likely to be presented during the week-long proceedings. The session comes at a time when administrative activities are gradually returning to normal in the conflict-affected state.
According to an official notification, the session will begin at 11 am on March 9. While the notice did not specify the exact closing date, officials indicated that the assembly proceedings are expected to continue for at least a week, during which the budget will also be tabled.
The development follows the formation of a new government led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Singh was sworn in as chief minister a day before the previous one-day Assembly session after President’s Rule in the state was revoked.
Earlier, BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh had indicated that the Budget Session would be held after the Holi festival. In a separate notification, Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel directed all departments to submit their annual administrative reports for 2025–26 to be placed before the House.
Manipur has been facing ethnic unrest since May 2023, when violence erupted between the Meitei community and the Kuki community following protests over the demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meiteis. The unrest began after a tribal solidarity march held in the hill districts.
Since the outbreak of violence, more than 260 people, including civilians and security personnel, have lost their lives, while thousands have been displaced. The upcoming Assembly session is expected to focus on governance, recovery measures, and the state’s financial planning.
Manipur Assembly Session from March 9, Budget Likely During Week-Long Sitting
