Odisha Assembly Adjourns Early, Withdraws Salary Hike Bills, Passes Teachers’ Reservation Law
The Odisha Legislative Assembly’s budget session concluded five days ahead of schedule, adjourning sine die at 12:42 AM on Tuesday.
In a significant move, the House withdrew four amendment bills that sought to triple salaries, allowances, and pensions for MLAs, ministers, and constitutional authorities.
The decision followed strong public backlash and political consensus against the proposals.
Meanwhile, the Assembly passed the Odisha State Public Universities (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2026, after a four-hour debate.
The Higher Education Minister emphasised the urgency of ensuring equitable representation in teaching positions, despite opposition demands for further scrutiny.
The dual decisions—shelving unpopular salary hikes while advancing inclusive education reforms—reflect the Assembly’s attempt to balance public accountability with legislative progress.
