Tamil Nadu’s lawmakers have greenlit an extension of the interim budget session to February 20, following a strategic huddle of the Business Advisory Committee led by Speaker M. Appavu. This move amplifies opportunities for in-depth review of state finances pre-elections.
Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu set the tone on Tuesday by submitting the 2026-27 interim budget, a politically resonant exercise amid rising campaign fervor.
Complementing it, Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam introduced the sectoral budget, outlining robust plans for agricultural upgrades—including infrastructure boosts, irrigation expansions, mechanization drives, and bolstered farmer support systems.
This bifurcated budgeting approach, emblematic of DMK policy, prioritizes long-term rural resilience. With presentations complete, the BAC scheduled two-day debates for February 18 and 19, priming the floor for clashes over revenue handling, welfare distributions, regional investments, and manifesto-aligned spending.
The discourse will likely emphasize preserving proven initiatives while safeguarding fiscal health, eschewing major overhauls. As February 20 dawns to close proceedings, stakeholders await the government’s deft navigation of these debates, shaping voter perceptions in an election-bound state.