Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Thursday that the Budget Session of the state Vidhan Sabha will begin on March 7 and run until March 28. As the finance minister, Saini will present the state budget for the 2025-26 financial year on March 17.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while speaking with the media following an all-party meeting and a session of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

The session will kick off on March 7 with the Governor’s address, after which discussions on the address will take place prior to the budget presentation on March 17.

During the BAC meeting, members engaged in constructive discussions regarding the bills that will be introduced in this session, its duration, and other significant issues.

In response to inquiries about pre-budget consultations, CM Saini mentioned that he had toured various districts to engage with industrial associations, chartered accountants, the textile sector, progressive farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), agricultural scientists, youth representatives, women’s self-help groups, and more to collect their suggestions. He also gathered input from state ministers, MPs, and MLAs during a two-day consultation held in Panchkula on March 3 and 4.

He assured that the most valuable suggestions would be reflected in the upcoming budget, emphasizing that the goal of these consultations is to craft a budget that meets the needs of Haryana’s 2.80 crore residents by incorporating diverse perspectives from different segments of society.

Saini highlighted that this will be the first budget of the third uninterrupted term of the BJP government in Haryana under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that the budget will aim to accelerate Haryana’s development threefold.

When asked about the construction of a new building for the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister noted that discussions were held during the all-party meeting. He explained that due to proposed delimitation, an increase in the number of seats is anticipated, rendering the current building inadequate, thus necessitating a new structure.

Regarding the upcoming municipal elections in Haryana, Saini expressed confidence that a “one-sided lotus will bloom” on March 12.

In response to another question, he announced plans to allocate Rs 2,100 to women in the upcoming budget, reaffirming his commitment to fulfilling the promises outlined in the Sankalp Patra over the next five years.

The Chief Minister highlighted progress in this direction, noting that 18 key resolutions benefiting the state’s populace have already been implemented, with 10 more expected to be completed soon.

Addressing the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha’s march from Punjab to Chandigarh over unmet farmers’ demands, Saini remarked that the Punjab government has contributed to farmers’ unrest. As a son of a farmer himself, he emphasized his understanding of their struggles. He pointed out that the Haryana government has consistently supported farmers during natural disasters.

Saini noted that his government was the first to purchase 14 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), ensuring that currently, all crops in Haryana are bought at MSP. He has repeatedly urged the Punjab government to connect directly with farmers, assuring them that their crops would be purchased at MSP and providing necessary relief.

Reiterating the importance of farmers, he called for the Punjab Chief Minister to prioritize their welfare and engage in constructive dialogue instead of using force against them.

In response to another query about the supply of seeds and fertilizers, CM Saini assured that no one would be able to deceive farmers in the state anymore. He stressed that only certified seeds would be made available to farmers.