Continued Debate on Union Budget Amidst Political Tensions: Updates from New Delhi
The ongoing face-off between the government and the opposition has set the stage for a crucial continuation of discussions on the Union Budget in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Key highlights include a focused debate and voting on Jammu and Kashmir’s Budget.
Parliamentary Developments
In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) voiced their dissent against the Budget in the Lok Sabha, followed by a walkout in the Rajya Sabha. Demonstrations on the parliamentary premises underscored the intensity of their opposition, punctuated by vociferous slogans targeting the government.
Agenda in the Lok Sabha
Apart from the pivotal Budget deliberations, Thursday’s agenda in the Lok Sabha features significant administrative proceedings:
- Tabling of Papers: Four ministers are slated to present papers: K. Rammohan Naidu for Civil Aviation, Shripad Naik for Power, Shobha Karandlaje for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and Tokhan Sahu for Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Ministerial Statement: Union Minister Ajay Tamta will address the status of recommendations from the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture concerning the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- Committee Election: Minister Manohar Lal will propose the election of two members to the Rajghat Samadhi Committee, as per the provisions of the Rajghat Samadhi Act, 1951.
Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha
In parallel, the Rajya Sabha’s agenda, as outlined in the Business List, includes:
- Ministerial Statement: Minister Sukanta Majumdar will provide an update on the implementation status of recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, specifically related to the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
- Budget Discussions: Discussions on the Union Budget and the Jammu and Kashmir Budget will continue to be focal points of deliberation in the Upper House.
