Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Lok Sabha to continue discussion on Demands for Grants for Union Railways Ministry

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The Lok Sabha during the second part of the Budget session of Parliament on March 16, 2026. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI

Lok Sabha on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) will continue the discussion on the Demands for Grants for 2026-27 for the Union Railways Ministry. Lok Sabha on Monday (March 16, 2026) took up the Question Hour without any disruptions for the first time in the second leg of the Budget session, which has been witnessing repeated protests by opposition members.

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West Bengal’s ruling party, Trinamool Congress, staged a day-long walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday (March 16, 2026), protesting the Election Commission’s decision to remove the state’s top bureaucrats, including Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, barely hours after announcing the assembly poll schedule.

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March 17, 2026 10:46
Consensus reached to revoke suspension of eight Opposition MPs
The suspension of eight Opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday, after the government and Opposition parties on Monday reached a consensus on the issue at a meeting of floor leaders convened by Speaker Om Birla.
Sources said that parties agreed that members would not cross over into the Well of the House to oppose those on the other side, throw papers at the Speaker’s podium or protest at the desk of the secretary general.
Consensus reached to revoke suspension of eight Opposition MPs
Consensus reached to revoke the suspension of eight Opposition MPs, ensuring order during parliamentary proceedings.