The Budget Session of Parliament on Friday was marked by repeated disruptions and political confrontation, resulting in frequent adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Opposition protests prevented the scheduled business from being carried out, and both Houses were eventually adjourned for the day. Proceedings are set to resume on Monday at 11 am.
In the Lok Sabha, a general discussion on the Union Budget 2026–27 was initiated. However, continuous sloganeering by Opposition members disrupted the debate, preventing detailed discussion on budgetary proposals. Due to the sustained disruptions, most of the listed agenda items could not be taken up.
The Rajya Sabha also witnessed interruptions during the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Upper House, where he defended the government’s economic and foreign policy approach. Referring to India’s growing engagement with the United States and the European Union, the Prime Minister described these agreements as significant for global economic stability.
The Prime Minister’s remarks drew sharp reactions from Opposition parties, leading to further protests. Several suspended Members of Parliament staged demonstrations both inside and outside the Parliament complex, alleging that the government had entered into unfavourable international trade arrangements. Some Opposition leaders described these arrangements as a “US–India trap deal”.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Prime Minister’s address, alleging that the government was repeating misleading claims and avoiding accountability on key national issues.
The repeated disruptions throughout the day resulted in a substantial loss of parliamentary time. Political confrontation dominated proceedings, overshadowing substantive discussion on the Union Budget.
