The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly met on Wednesday in the New Conference Room of the Assembly at Khyndailad, Shillong, and unanimously approved the calendar for the upcoming Autumn Session 2025. Chaired by Speaker Thomas A. Sangma, the meeting brought together senior legislative leaders, with the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Mukul Sangma, participating via video conference from Tura, ensuring full representation across party lines. Following deliberations, it was decided that the Autumn Session will run from 8th September (Monday) to 12th September (Friday), comprising three days of Government Business and two days of Private Members’ Business.
Briefing the press after the session, the Speaker said: “We had the BAC meeting to finalize the calendar for the upcoming Autumn Session. The meeting went very well and was attended by all members, with the Leader of the Opposition joining virtually from Tura. The BAC has unanimously approved the calendar for the session, which will commence on 8th September and conclude on 12th September, covering five working days — three for Government Business and two for Private Members’ Business.”
When asked why the session was fixed from Monday to Friday instead of starting on a Friday as in previous years, the Speaker clarified: “It is not mandatory to begin on a Friday. Last year, the Autumn Session also comprised five working days, though it began on a Friday and extended to the following Friday due to the Janmashtami holiday. This time, since there is less Government Business, especially fewer Supplementary Demands and Demands for Grants, the committee agreed on a five-day session from Monday to Friday.”
On whether the Opposition was satisfied with the number of sitting days, Thomas A. Sangma was categorical: “Yes, all members agreed unanimously. There were no objections or resentment from any member.”
