Parliamentarians at Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. File.
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Parliamentary discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will get under way today with the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address to be taken up by both the Houses.
Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are expected to witness fiery debates as opposition parties have called for a discussion on the Maha Kumbh stampede tragedy during the Budget session. Though Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has not provided any assurances, he said the Business Advisory Committee would decide on the agenda for Parliament.
The Union budget was presented on February 1. The first part of the session will conclude on February 13, and the second part will begin on March 10. The session will conclude on April 4. The session’s legislative agenda has 16 Bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, and the Immigration and Foreigners Bill.
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