Meghalaya Assembly Budget Session Begins: Key Issues and Security Heightened

• The Meghalaya assembly's budget session commenced on Monday, February 16.
• The state budget for 2026-27 is slated for presentation on February 20.
• The session began with Vande Mataram, followed by the national and state anthems, as per MHA directive.
• Key issues expected to be debated include illegal mining, financial allocations, and development programs.
• Security was heightened around the assembly complex for the session, which runs until February 27.