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In a notable session of the Meghalaya Assembly, MLA Mehtab Chandi A. Sangma engaged her husband, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, in a public policy debate regarding unresolved educational projects.

A Zagreb city assembly session was marked by sharp debates where a video featuring insulting remarks by a representative was released, igniting further political controversy.

The Liberal Club in the Zagreb City Assembly disbanded unexpectedly during a session, surprising both the members and the public.

In a recent Bihar Assembly session, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed anger towards the opposition due to disruptions caused by their actions, which he claimed were affecting the proceedings significantly.

In an unprecedented move, a non-presiding officer chaired a session of the South Korean National Assembly when Joo Ho-young declined to preside over a filibuster on a proposed corporate law amendment.

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated that Russia's invasion of Ukraine, justified by security concerns, is never legitimate and called for an end to the war during a UN General Assembly session on the invasion's fourth anniversary.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze emphasized the need to accurately label Russia's war crimes during an emergency UN General Assembly session.

A significant disruption occurred in the Bihar Legislative Assembly session, highlighting ongoing political tensions.

The amendment procedure for the National Referendum Act, a prerequisite for constitutional reform, gained momentum in the National Assembly on the 23rd, raising prospects for a vote before the ongoing February session ends.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during the opening day of the state assembly's budget session, reminiscing about their personal relationship and his potential as a leader.

The Democratic Party of Korea is set to introduce the 'Three Major Judicial Reform Laws' in their original form for voting in the upcoming National Assembly session in February.

Opposition leader Tejasvi Yadav launched a strong critique against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Modi government regarding the law and order situation in Bihar during the budget session of the state assembly.

In a political debate during the Bihar assembly session regarding the Home Department budget, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chowdhary criticized MP Pappu Yadav, alluding to his interference in police matters.

In a recent session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Speaker Satish Mahana emphasized the true responsibilities of a minister to Dinesh Pratap Singh, who had been praising his own achievements.

The Nigerian National Assembly has criticized the envelope budgeting system as insufficient for addressing the country's increasing security issues during a 2026 budget defense session.

Mario Godoy, former president of the Council of the Judiciary, failed to appear at the National Assembly for his impeachment trial proceedings on February 18, 2026, but the session continued without his presence.

The National Assembly of Ecuador has commenced a political trial against Mario Godoy, who resigned as president of the Judiciary Council shortly before the session began.

Saito Rie, a member of Japan's House of Representatives and author of 'Written Chat Hostess', utilized a transcription app to participate in the assembly session, marking a significant step for accessibility in government.

Purnesh Modi has been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly amid the budget session, succeeding with a unanimous vote.

Keshav Prasad Maurya criticized the opposition's negative response towards the budget during the ongoing budget session in the assembly.

During the Bihar Budget Session, RJD MLA Kumar Sarvajit made comments about Ram Vilas Paswan that led to uproar in the assembly and upset the ruling party, affecting proceedings.

The African Union elected President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as the new Chairperson for 2026 during its 39th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focusing on water security.

The Nigerian National Assembly has announced a joint plenary session of both the Senate and House of Representatives scheduled for February 17, 2026, where important decisions are expected to be made.

The Ecuadorian National Assembly is advancing a political trial against Mario Godoy, with legislators Viviana Veloz and Franklin Samaniego set to carry out the interrogation during the plenary session.

In an assembly session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a humorous incident to criticize the education system during the previous Samajwadi Party government, sparking laughter among the members.

The 39th Assembly of the African Union emphasizes the importance of water security as fundamental to development and climate issues, especially given the statistics of millions lacking access to water and sanitation.

Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae emphasizes the urgency of advancing judicial reform legislation in February's National Assembly session amidst calls from President Lee Jae-myung for swift processing of livelihood bills.

African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, focusing on sustainable water availability and sanitation systems.

A special law for the administrative integration of Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam-Gwangju, and Chungnam-Cheongju regions was passed in South Korea's National Assembly Standing Committee and is expected to be processed by the end of the month.

The recommendation of five members for the National Assembly's Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Committee was not processed during the plenary session, further delaying the normalization of the committee.

The People Power Party has decided not to attend the National Assembly session scheduled for today, following party leader Jang Dong-hyuk's earlier decision to skip a planned luncheon at the Blue House.

YS Reddy has arrived at the Assembly for the Budget Session.

The African Union's Executive Council held its 48th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa to prepare for the upcoming Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

SP leaders staged a unique protest in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly before the budget session, with legislators wearing face masks of prominent world leaders to express their dissent against government policies.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the Nigerian government to take decisive action on the environmental damage caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta during a National Assembly budget defense session.

The first plenary session of the Edo State House of Assembly for 2026 was suspended due to the discovery of a bullet and suspected gunshot holes within the building.

The Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission in South Korea is expected to achieve full operation following the approval of members from the National Assembly during a session on the 12th.

The National Assembly of Ecuador will hold a session in Ambato to commemorate 75 years of the Flower and Fruit Festival.

The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly has begun, featuring notable interactions with SP lawmakers.

Maithili Thakur, a singer and MLA from Alinagar, raised concerns about the poor condition of a local hospital in Bihar during a legislative assembly session.

The SP legislators have staged a protest against the UP government as the budget session of the Assembly begins, criticizing the government for its alleged superficial budget.

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly's budget session, security has been heightened outside the assembly building in anticipation of protests from the opposition.

Samajwadi Party MLA Ashutosh Sinha raised the issue of the statue of Ahilyabai Holkar and Manikarnika Ghat during the Uttar Pradesh Assembly budget session, arriving with a poster on his bicycle.

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly budget session commences on February 9, with Governor Anandiben Patel addressing the joint session and presenting the government's achievements, followed by the first-ever economic survey introduction in the assembly.

As the Uttar Pradesh budget session begins, the opposition has formulated a strategy to confront the government amid expectations of a tumultuous session.

Andrés Castillo, a member of the Acción Democrática Nacional, has been suspended for 30 days without pay due to verbal assaults against another legislator during an assembly session.

The president of the Paraíba Legislative Assembly announced plans to appeal a court decision that deemed the religious invocation and Bible usage in legislative sessions unconstitutional.

The National Assembly reached a consensus to approve the Organic Law for Comprehensive Cancer Care with 142 votes in favor during a session on February 4, 2026.

The president of the Ecuadorian Municipalities Association, Yuri Colorado, expressed support for a bill aimed at reforming the regulatory code to enhance the spending efficiency of decentralized autonomous governments during a recent session of the National Assembly's Economic Development Commission.

The Japanese government is coordinating to convene a special session of the National Assembly on the 18th to designate a Prime Minister following the House of Representatives election, and aims to start budget discussions without adjourning.