Shimla, Feb. 10 -- Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review security arrangements ahead of the budget session, scheduled to begin on February 16.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Speaker said that as per constitutional provisions, the Budget Session of every new financial year begins with the Governor's Address.

"Since this is the new calendar year and the new financial year 2026-27, the session will commence with the Governor's Address on February 16 at 2 pm," Pathania said.

There will be obituary references for eminent personalities who passed away in the inter-session period.

The legislative business includes discussion on the Governor's Addre...