Training programme held for first-time MLAs ahead of Budget session of Assembly
The Puducherry Assembly Secretariat conducted a training program for 14 first-time MLAs to prepare them for the upcoming Budget session. The session is scheduled to begin on August 24, with the government needing to pass the 2026-27 budget by August 31.
Why it matters
Legislative training is essential for the effective functioning of democratic institutions, especially when a significant portion of the house consists of new members.
The Assembly Secretariat, on Wednesday, held a training programme for the newly elected legislators ahead of the Budget session of Puducherry Assembly convening on August 24.
In the 16th Legislative Assembly, constituted after the April 2026 Assembly elections, 14 of the newly elected legislators are first-time MLAs.
The one-day training programme, held at a hotel in town, was aimed at making the legislators familiar with the proceedings of the House. The legislators were given lessons on the conduct of the Assembly, business rules, privileges to raise questions, submitting notices, and other practices to be followed.
Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan, DMK legislature party leader A. M. H Nazeem, former Minister R. Viswanathan, former legislator Ilango, and Assembly Secretary Dayalan were among those who took classes.
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