India, Feb. 17 -- The sixth session of the 17th Odisha State Legislative Assembly began on Tuesday with the House paying solemn tributes to former and sitting members who passed away recently.

The session commenced with an address by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, and other members of the House.

In his address, the Governor extended New Year greetings to all members of the Assembly and to the people of Odisha, while outlining the importance of the Budget Session.

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