Budget Session LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget yesterday.
Rajya Sabha will debate on the motion of thanks on the President's address today after the presentation of the Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday.
Issues are raised by members during the debate on the president's address which is a statement of policy of the government and is drafted by the government. The Union Budget will also be debated today.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget yesterday. Presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 she said that the budget will lay the foundation for India's economic growth and expansion for the next 25 years. adding that India is in a strong position to withstand future challenges and the government's focus will continue on boosting public investment to modernise infrastructure..
The Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to conclude on April 8 where the first part of the session will extend up to February 11.
Here are LIVE Updates on Budget Session:
"Pro-Capitalist": Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge Slams Centre On BudgetLeader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday termed the Union Budget 2022 "pro-capitalist" and alleged that it has been made keeping in mind the states going to polls only.
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu urged the Members of the House to ensure a productive Budget Session as it was taking place at the confluence of the historic 75th year of Independence and 70 years of electoral journey of free India.
During his observations in the House today, M Venkaiah Naidu highlighted the significance of the context of this session and urged all sections to ensure the best performance of the House during this session by reminding the Members of 93.50 per cent of productivity during the Budget Session last year.
#WATCH | Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya rides a bicycle to Parliament in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/OCW3K896WC
- ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2022
Rajya Sabha Members observe silence in the memory of the people who lost their lives in heavy rainfall in Malaysia and volcanic eruption in Tonga pic.twitter.com/kHG2TrV44R
- ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2022
Six reports of department-related Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture and Motion of Thanks to the President's address among key business listed in the Rajya Sabha today. These reports will be laid on the table soon after the Upper House will assemble at 10 am. The reports are linked to Transport, Tourism and Culture, including Three Hundred Fourth Report on Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations and observations contained in its Two Hundred Ninety-Third Report on 'Status of Aviation Connectivity in the country'; Three Hundred Fifth Report on Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations and observations contained in its Two Hundred Ninety Fourth Report on Development and Conservation of Museums and Archaeological Sites - Challenges and Opportunities'; and Three Hundred Sixth Report on Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations and observations contained in its Two Hundred Ninety-Fifth Report on 'Potential of Tourist Spots in the country - Connectivity and Outreach'.
CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 demanding discussion on Pegasus spyware
- ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2022
CPI(M) floor leader in Rajya Sabha Elamaram Kareem has given notice under rule 267 to suspend the business and discuss the Pegasus issue amid recent reports revealing Government of India's engagement with Israeli firm NSO and purchase of the spyware.
- ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2022
