India, June 19 -- The first session of the newly constituted West Bengal assembly began on Thursday with the customary address by state governor RN Ravi even as the deepening fissures between the Trinamool Congress was on display with the two rival factions occupying separate sections of the opposition benches.

State finance minister Swapan Dasgupta is expected to table the budget for the financial year 2026-27 on June 22.

In his address, the governor laid down the outline of the new government's plans of restoration of law and order, checking illegal infiltration, reviving industry and implementing central welfare schemes.

The governor said that massive infiltration took place in the state with the active indulgence of some groups wit...