Jaipur, Feb 12, 2026: The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly commenced its budget debate on Thursday, with legislators from the ruling BJP and opposition Congress exchanging sharp arguments over state policies, employment, and the rising debt.
During the Question Hour, BJP MLA Vikram Banshiwal from Sikar raised a query regarding whether light vehicles would be exempted from tolls on state highways. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari clarified the government’s position, stating that while small vehicles had previously been exempted from tolls during Vasundhara Raje’s tenure, the subsequent Congress government reinstated toll collection. She confirmed that there are currently no plans to make tolls free for vehicles on state highways.
Budget Debate Highlights
- Budget discussion will follow the Question Hour and Zero Hour.
- Intense exchanges expected between BJP and Congress MLAs over state employment and growing debt.
- Decisions from the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting presented to the House.
- Dy CM and Finance Minister Diya Kumari will respond next week, with potential major announcements anticipated.
The assembly is now gearing up for detailed debates on government schemes and policies, with the focus also on upcoming fiscal decisions and announcements by the Finance Minister.