The Winter Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly moved into its third day on Thursday, with a packed agenda and rising political tension both inside and outside the House. The session, which began on November 25 at 9:30 AM, is scheduled to run for five days. The Speaker has the power to extend it by one or two more days if needed, keeping the door open for longer discussions.
This year’s Winter Session has drawn attention because of the unusually heavy legislative workload. The government has lined up nearly 27 Bills for consideration during the brief session. Ten of these Bills have already been circulated among members, and four new Bills are ready to be introduced. Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition benches say they expect long hours, detailed debates, and several rounds of questions from all sides.
One of the most important Bills in this session is the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025. The ruling BJP has called it a major step toward fulfilling one of its long-standing promises. The Bill was listed for introduction on the very first day of the session, and discussions around it are expected to dominate much of the week. 
Even before the first day’s proceedings began, the Assembly complex saw a dramatic development. Raijor Dal president and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi staged a sit-in protest inside the campus, accusing the state government of delaying the investigation into the death of popular singer and actor Zubeen Garg. Gogoi said the people of Assam were waiting anxiously for updates and that the government should not move ahead with its legislative agenda without first addressing public concerns.
Gogoi, who was joined by party workers, said he would continue the protest until the government provides a clear timeline for the investigation. He also demanded that the Zubeen Garg case be taken up as the first point of discussion when the House meets. Gogoi further called for a CBI inquiry, alleging lapses in the investigation by the state police. He accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of being vindictive towards Zubeen Garg and demanded that the Chief Minister step down from the Home portfolio.
As the session entered Day Three, the House prepared to begin with the Question Hour, followed by a detailed discussion on supplementary demands related to the School Education Department. Both ruling and opposition members are expected to take part actively, as the department has been facing increased scrutiny over budget utilisation and recent reforms.
Later in the day, the Assam Appropriation Bill for 2025–26 is scheduled to be introduced. Along with this, three major amendment Bills will come up for consideration. These include the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill, the Assam Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, and the Assam Shops and Establishment (Amendment) Bill.
The Assembly is also expected to discuss at least eight key Bills covering various departments. These include the Assam Satra Preservation and Development Commission Bill, the Assam Fire and Emergency Services Bill, and the Su-ka-pha University Bill. Four additional amendment Bills are also listed for today’s proceedings.
There is also a possibility that the report prepared by the ministerial committee on the inclusion of six communities in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list may be submitted today.
