Live: Lok Sabha to take up Budget debate, welfare and reform Bills listed

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Feb 6, 2026 08:42 IST

Budget Session live: Standing Committees to review Demands for Grants

During the upcoming recess, parliamentary Standing Committees will scrutinise budgetary proposals and expenditure plans of various ministries. Their reports will form the basis for detailed discussions after the session resumes in March. This process plays a key role in strengthening financial oversight and legislative accountability.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

Parliament Budget Session: Budget session to conclude on April 2

The ongoing Budget Session consists of 30 sittings spread over 65 days and will conclude on April 2. Both Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9. During the break, Standing Committees will examine the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

PM Modi News: ‘Insult to Sikhs,’ says PM on Rahul Gandhi’s comment

The Prime Minister alleged that Rahul Gandhi selectively targeted Ravneet Singh Bittu because of his Sikh identity. “He did not call others who left Congress traitors, but said it to this MP because he is a Sikh,” PM Modi said. He added that the remark showed the “hatred” and political intolerance of the Congress leadership.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

Rajya Sabha Live: PM Modi targets Congress over ‘traitor’ remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha, launched a sharp attack on the Congress. Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s “traitor” remark against BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, PM Modi said it reflected the party’s “arrogance” and amounted to an insult to the Sikh community.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

Lok Sabha: Opposition protests over Rahul Gandhi’s memoir remarks

A day earlier, opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, staged protests in Parliament after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to quote from the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane. The memoir reportedly refers to the 2020 China standoff. The incident led to disruptions and heated exchanges in the House.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

Parliament Live: Wide range of welfare and reform Bills on Friday’s agenda

The list of Private Members’ Bills also includes proposals related to education, healthcare, environment protection, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, labour reforms, and social security. These Bills reflect growing parliamentary attention towards technology regulation, environmental sustainability, and strengthening welfare frameworks during the ongoing Budget Session.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

Budget Session live: Private Members’ Bills to be taken up from 3.30 pm

From 3.30 pm onwards, the Lok Sabha will take up Private Members’ Business. Several Private Members’ Bills are listed for introduction, including Constitution Amendment Bills and proposed changes to the Representation of the People Act. Other Bills focus on welfare measures for farmers, fishermen, students, senior citizens, women, and workers.

Feb 6, 2026 08:41 IST

Parliament Budget Session 2026: Ministers to table key documents in Lok Sabha

During Friday’s sitting, multiple Union Ministers are expected to table reports and documents related to their respective departments. Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Law and Justice, External Affairs, Defence, and Ports, Shipping and Waterways will present papers. These documents are likely to provide updates on policy implementation and ongoing government programmes.

Feb 6, 2026 08:40 IST

Lok Sabha Live: General discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 scheduled for Friday

The Lok Sabha will take up the general discussion on the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Friday. The House will meet at 11 am to begin proceedings with Question Hour, followed by government business. Several Union Ministers from key ministries, including Health, Law, External Affairs, Defence, and Shipping, are scheduled to lay official papers on the table.