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The article from The Hindu e-paper reports that the Kerala State Budget for 2026-27 will be presented on January 29, 2026. This will occur during the 16th session of the 15th Kerala Assembly, which is the final session of the current LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, before anticipated Assembly polls in the first half of the year. The session will commence on January 20, 2026, with an address by the Governor and will also host the Loka Kerala Sabha from January 29-31.
News Article:
Kerala Budget Set for January 29 as Assembly Gears Up for Final Session Before Elections
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – January 4, 2026 – The Kerala State Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 will be presented on January 29, 2026, marking a key event in the final session of the current Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. The announcement comes as the state prepares for Assembly elections expected in the first half of the year.
According to the official Calendar of Sittings, the 16th session of the 15th Kerala Assembly will begin on January 20, 2026, with an address by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The session is scheduled to run until March 26, with breaks planned from February 6-22 and March 2-3.
Discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s address are slated for January 22, 27, and 28.
Adding to the agenda, the Kerala Assembly will also host the 2026 edition of the Loka Kerala Sabha from January 29 to 31, coinciding with the budget presentation.
The budget announcement comes nearly a week earlier than the 2025 budget presentation which occurred on February 7th.
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