CM Suvendu announces Live Broadcast of Assembly proceedings, calls for no long-term suspensions

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a major shift in parliamentary transparency by declaring that House proceedings will now be broadcast live. This decision effectively reverses the long-standing policy of the previous administration and aims to allow citizens to witness firsthand the conduct and performance of their elected representatives. Adhikari emphasized that this "new era" would be defined by openness, ensuring that the people of Bengal can see the government’s working methods and the opposition’s behavior in real-time.

In a direct message to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) members, the Chief Minister vowed that the Assembly would no longer be a "place for fighting". He promised that despite their significantly smaller numbers, opposition members would not be subjected to long-term suspensions or physical altercations, a stark reference to past years when Adhikari himself faced lengthy bans from the House. He assured the House that the government believes in freedom of speech and will provide the opposition ample time to present their views.

Despite the message of reconciliation, the session began with brief chaos as TMC MLAs staged a short walkout before eventually returning to their seats. Suvendu Adhikari remained firm on his promise of constructive discussion, asserting that the new government would maintain a "50-50" respect for the ruling and opposition benches.