Sikkim Assembly Opens Budget Session; CM Tamang to Present FY27 Plan

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly opened its budget session at 10 a.m. in the capital, Gangtok, marking the start of the annual fiscal planning process. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang is scheduled to deliver the FY27 budget, outlining the government's priorities for the coming year. The budget is expected to focus on infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and tourism, sectors deemed critical for the state's growth. Following the presentation, members of the assembly will debate the allocations, pose questions, and ultimately vote on the proposed budget, which is anticipated to be passed before the fiscal year begins.