The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has finalized the schedule for the upcoming Budget Session, which will be held from February 16 to February 27, 2026.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the BAC chaired by the Hon’ble Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Shri Thomas A. Sangma. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Prestone Tynsong.
The Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Mukul Sangma, and Member Shri Paul Lyngdoh participated in the meeting through online mode.
Also present were Shri Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh, Commissioner & Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Department; Dr. Andrew Simons, Commissioner & Secretary, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly; and Shri Malthus S. Sangma, Secretary, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Briefing the media after the meeting, the Hon’ble Speaker said the 10-day session will include seven days of Government business and three days of Private Members’ business. He also informed that the State Budget will be presented on February 20, 2026.
The Speaker added that the sitting hours of the House may be extended, if necessary, to ensure effective participation by members. He further stated that on the day the Supplementary Demand for Grants is taken up, the House will sit until 3:00 PM.
