The much-anticipated Budget Session of Parliament is poised to commence tomorrow, with President Droupadi Murmu delivering an inaugural address to the joint sitting of both Houses. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Interim Union Budget on Thursday. The session is slated to extend until the 9th of the next month.
In preparation for the upcoming session, the government conducted an all-party meeting today, aiming to ensure the seamless functioning of both Houses. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, speaking to the media after the meeting in New Delhi, expressed the government’s readiness for discussions on all issues as directed by the chair. He urged opposition parties to cooperate, emphasizing the importance of smooth conduct in both Houses without resorting to placards.
Mr. Joshi conveyed that the government has formally requested the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to revoke the suspension of MPs imposed during the winter session.
Addressing the media post the meeting, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari highlighted their concerns about the alleged assault on the federal structure. He further stated that Congress and several opposition parties plan to raise issues related to unemployment, inflation, and escalating debt during the upcoming session.
The all-party meeting saw the participation of prominent leaders, including Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal, and Arjun Ram Meghwal, along with representatives from Congress, TMC, JD (U), DMK, CPI (M), and Shiv Sena, among others.
As the Budget Session unfolds, the focus will be on critical discussions and deliberations, with the Interim Budget presentation holding significance in outlining the fiscal direction for the nation.