India's Budget Session Begins; President Addresses Joint Parliament, Opposition Gears Up for Debate
India's Budget Session Begins; President Addresses Joint Parliament, Opposition Gears Up for Debate
India's Budget Session commenced with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint session of Parliament, emphasizing heritage and development. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on February 1. The opposition has strategized to raise critical issues including MNREGA, Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir. The session, comprising 30 sittings, will conclude on April 2. The first phase runs until February 13, followed by a break, with the second phase starting March 9. A crucial all-party meeting was held, chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, to ensure smooth functioning. Opposition parties, including Congress, met separately to finalize their agenda, prioritizing MNREGA, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, foreign policy, and environmental concerns.
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