Belagavi May Host Karnataka’s Monsoon Assembly Session for First Time Ever, Says Report
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- •Belagavi may host Karnataka’s Monsoon Assembly Session for the first time ever, replacing Bengaluru, as per a *The Hindu* report citing official sources.
- •The shift is being driven by Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, who has cited cold winter weather as a deterrent for legislators attending the Winter Session in Belagavi.
- •Farmers’ associations have criticized the reported rationale behind the move, suggesting it aims to reduce protests during the session.
- •Preparations for the session, if held in Belagavi, would require at least six weeks of logistical coordination, including road repairs, security deployment, and accommodation for around 4,000 officials and staff.
Belagavi, known for hosting the Karnataka State Legislature’s Winter Session, is now being considered as the venue for the upcoming Monsoon Session, a development that, if confirmed, would mark a historic shift. The Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi, inaugurated in 2009, has traditionally served as the venue for the Winter Session, while the Monsoon Session has always been held in Bengaluru. However, according to official sources cited by *The Hindu*, the State government is quietly preparing to shift the Monsoon Session to Belagavi for the first time ever, with mid-July being the proposed timeframe.
