W.B. Assembly session begins with Governor address, Budget on June 22
The 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly session has commenced with an inaugural address by Governor R.N. Ravi, focusing on state initiatives regarding corruption, border security, and women's safety. The new BJP-led government is set to present its first budget on June 22.
Why it matters
This marks a significant political transition in West Bengal, with the new administration outlining its legislative priorities and governance agenda.
The first session of the 18 th West Bengal Legislative Assembly began on Thursday (June 18, 2026) with West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi delivering his inaugural address. From curbing corruption to evicting intruders, from evicting illegal encroachments to women’s safety the Governor touched upon almost every initiative of the state government in the last one and a half months in his address.
The article provides a summary of the Governor's speech and the upcoming budget schedule without taking a partisan stance on the political shift.
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