KOKRAJHAR, FEB 18: Citizens cutting across the communities and organisations in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) have lauded the inaugural session of the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly (ALA) being held at the BTC Legislative Assembly House, Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar on Monday that saw a grand responded.
Notably, marking a significant and historic day of the Assam Legislative Assembly in it’s history of the legislative, the budget session was held for the first ever out of the existing Assam Legislative Assembly that focused a special discussion on the Sixth Schedule in the assembly session.
All elected members representing ruling and opposition parties including chief minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, ministers took part the budget session.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya delivered his inaugural speech highlighting the welfare and developmental initiatives initiated by the state government and Bodoland Territorial Region(BTR).
Biswajit Daimary, speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly chaired the Budget Session that focused social integration and tranquility amongst the citizens.
Pramod Boro, the chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region have hailed the smoothly completion of the inaugural session of Assam Legislative Assembly in Kokrajhar, stated that the the day was a landmark days in BTR’s legislative history.
CEM Boro has extended his heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency, the Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya for his continued guidance, and Karmayogi CM of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, whose dynamic leadership is propelling BTR to new heights of development.
He also expressed his sincere appreciation to Speaker Shri Biswajit Daimary dangoriya for presiding over this historic session, as well as to all esteemed cabinet ministers and MLAs for their wholehearted participation in this significant moment.
He said that this historic session marks not just a milestone, but a new era of governance and collaboration—one that will further strengthen Assam’s federal democracy, accelerate BTR’s progress, and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.
” A landmark day in BTR’s legislative history.The 17th February day, marked an epochal moment for both BTR and Assam as Kokrajhar—the City of Peace—hosted the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly for the first time ever outside Dispur. This transformative journey has been made possible by the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Adarniya Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the decisive resolve of Hon’ble HM Mananiya Shri Amit Shah Ji, whose unwavering commitment to lasting peace in BTR has reshaped our region’s present and future. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency, the Hon’ble Governor Shri Laxman Acharya Ji, for his continued guidance, and to our Karmayogi CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma dangoriya, whose dynamic leadership is propelling BTR to new heights of development. My sincere appreciation also goes to Hon’ble Speaker Shri Biswajit Daimary dangoriya for presiding over this historic session, as well as to all esteemed Cabinet Ministers and Hon’ble MLAs for their wholehearted participation in this significant moment.This historic session marks not just a milestone, but a new era of governance and collaboration—one that will further strengthen Assam’s federal democracy, accelerate BTR’s progress, and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future”,CEM Boro said.
The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) has expressed it’s gratitude and sincere thanks to the chief minister,Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and state government of Assam for organising the first ever Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly being held at the BTC Legislative Assembly House in Kokrajhar.
ABSU president, Dipen Boro stated that the day of Budget Session’s Inaugural day,was marked a historic and landmark day in the history of BTR’s legislative.
” We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister Sjt Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasising for passing of the bill and efforts made for 125th Amendment of constitution for the Sixth Schedule Council during his recent speech as per our demand and appeal at the first-ever Budget Assembly Session of BTCLA in Kokrajhar. His support reinforces the collective commitment to safeguarding the rights, identity, and implementation of the Bodo Accord, 2020. We indeed are looking forward towards continued collaboration for a prosperous and harmonious future of Bodoland”,ABSU president said.
“We, witnessed a historic moment as Assam Legislative Assembly hold it’s Inaugural Budget Session in Kokrajhar on 17th February,2025 which saw like a ceremony in the history of BTR’s legislative procedure.The BTC Legislative Assembly House, along the Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar was also witnessed a place of people’s participation.We are very excited after witnessing the Assam Legislative Assembly session in Kokrajhar-the city of peace.We extend our heartiest gratitude and sincere thanks to CEM of BTR, Pramod Boro and CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking bold initiative to host the Budget Session in Kokrajhar”,said a senior citizen in Kokrajhar.
