THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The budget meeting of the Legislative Assembly is likely to start on 25th of this month amid the open war between the governor and the government. A decision in this regard may be taken in the cabinet meeting tomorrow. Political Kerala is looking forward to the Governor's policy announcement in the first meeting of the new year.

The Chief Minister and the Governor did not face each other during the swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers held last week. As the battle rages, the position of the governor is crucial in arriving at a policy announcement. As the government and the governor are in a head-to-head battle, it remains to be seen whether there will be any compromise. The black flag and banner protests against the governor has infuriated him while holding up the bills and statements like financial emergency has infuriated the government as well.

10 day Assembly

If the session starts on 25th, the policy announcement will be made on that day. Followed by holidays from 26th to 28th. From the 29th, the motion of thanks will be debated, followed by the budget presentation and discussion on the budget. It has been decided that the House will meet for ten days including discussion and voting regarding the final budget requests. Four bills will be considered by the House. The House is considering Kerala Municipality (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, Senior Citizens Commission Bill and Finance Bill.