Jaipur: The Budget session of Assembly is set to begin Wednesday, marking the 5th session of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led govt. The session is expected to be politically charged, with presentation of the Budget scheduled for Feb 11 and the likely tabling of 3 Bills, including the contentious Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026. Heated exchanges are also anticipated over the alleged OMR sheet irregularities in recruitment exams and uncertainty over panchayat and municipal elections.The session will open with the governor’s address, outlining the govt’s agenda for the year. Discussion on the address will follow, setting the stage for sharp debates between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. The govt is likely to present its reply to the debate on governor’s address on Feb 3. Following the govt’s response, Assembly proceedings may be adjourned for about a week or until Feb 11.
According to Assembly sources, the Budget session may be relatively short, as panchayat and municipal elections are scheduled for March. “In view of the election timeline, the govt is preparing to pass the Budget at the earliest. The session is likely to conclude by the end of Feb or be deferred to May,” a source said. The compressed schedule is expected to intensify proceedings, with major political and governance issues dominating debate within a limited timeframe. While Feb 11 is earmarked for the Budget presentation, the final decision on the date will be taken by the business advisory committee (BAC) on Wednesday. “Preparations for the Budget are underway, and the govt is ready to place its development roadmap before the House,” a senior official said.The proposed Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026, is expected to be among the most debated pieces of legislation in the session. The govt maintains that the Bill is intended to regulate property transactions in sensitive areas and prevent distress sales. However, the opposition Congress has raised serious concerns over its intent and potential impact on Rajasthan’s social fabric and long-standing tradition of communal harmony.
