New Delhi, May 18 -- PRS Legislative Research, in its Annual Review of State Laws 2024, revealed that State Assemblies across India continue to meet for less than 30 days on average. In 2024, Assemblies sat for an average of 20 days, totalling approximately 100 hours of proceedings. The report noted that four states held sessions for fewer than 50 hours, while six states - including Kerala, Odisha, Maharashtra and Rajasthan - met for over 150 hours.
According to the report, Odisha recorded the highest number of sitting days at 42, followed by Kerala with 38 days and West Bengal with 36 days. In Manipur, where President's Rule was imposed in February 2025, the Assembly met for 14 days.
Other States with notably short sessions include Nagal...