Parliament Budget Session 2026: Chaos in Lok Sabha as Debate on President’s Address Continues

India’s Parliament Budget Session 2026 has entered its second day with intense debates, interruptions, and political drama in the Lok Sabha, even as both Houses of Parliament carry forward discussions on the President’s address and the Union Budget. The session — one of the most significant in the country’s political calendar — began with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In her speech, she outlined the government’s vision for a Viksit Bharat and called for unity among lawmakers on key national issues.

Early Spark: President Murmu Sets the Stage for Budget Debate

President Murmu’s address marked the formal opening of the Budget Session, and she emphasised priorities such as inclusive development, national security, and social justice. Her speech sought to frame the broader agenda for the 2026-27 Union Budget and legislative work ahead.

Both Houses then began detailed discussions on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address — a constitutional motion that allows MPs to debate the priorities flagged by the President at the start of the session.

Day 2 Drama: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests

On the second day of proceedings, the Lok Sabha witnessed significant tension between government and opposition MPs, leading to frequent adjournments.

The Lower House was adjourned multiple times due to sloganeering by several Opposition members during the Question Hour, forcing the Chair to suspend proceedings and reschedule debate for later times.

A noticeable development came when eight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for raising slogans and creating a disturbance on the floor. Their actions prompted the House to unanimously pass a resolution to suspend them until the next sitting.

Political Exchanges and Strategic Debates

The session’s debates have covered a wide range of issues, with MPs from different parties raising concerns, challenging each other’s positions, and pressing for answers on matters of national importance:

• Opposition members insisted they were not being heard and accused the Chair of restricting debate.
• Government MPs, on the other hand, defended parliamentary decorum and emphasised the importance of structured discussion.
• Discussions also touched upon India’s engagement with global developments, including references to recent India-US trade agreements and their impact on domestic industries and farmers.

Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha continued its own discussion on the President’s address, with debate extending well into the evening. The Upper House sessions are scheduled to resume promptly the next day as lawmakers seek to keep pace with the packed parliamentary agenda.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to respond to the full debate on February 4, while Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will reply on February 11, completing the marathon discussion of the Motion of Thanks and the Union Budget.

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