SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will hold its session for five days, from August 24 to August 28.
The Business Advisory Committee finalized the calendar today.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma said the committee had unanimously approved the schedule.
The BAC meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Parliamentary Affairs Prestone Tynsong, Leader of the Opposition Mukul M. Sangma, Opposition Chief Whip Charles Pyngrope, Assembly Secretary Malthus S. Sangma and other members.
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“The BAC has unanimously agreed to the proposed calendar for the Autumn Session,” Sangma said.
The session will have three days of government business and two days of private members’ business.
On concerns over the short duration, Sangma acknowledged the time constraints but assured that all members would get an opportunity to speak.
“Allotment of time is always an important issue. I will try my best to accommodate all members concerned and ensure that every member gets an opportunity to express their concerns on the floor of the House,” he said.
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