Assam Assembly Passes Rs 62,294 Crore Interim Budget Ahead of Elections

• Assam Assembly passed an interim budget (Vote on Account) of Rs 62,294.78 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal.
• The budget was passed on Thursday, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
• Finance Minister Ajanta Neog tabled the Assam Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2026-27, which was passed unanimously.
• Neog stated that Assam is currently the fastest-growing state in India, according to RBI data.
• The interim budget ensures the continuation of government services and flagship schemes until a full budget is presented.