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The first leg of Parliament’s Budget session concluded on Friday after repeated disruptions over trade issues and political protests. The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 following a three-week recess for committee reviews and budget scrutiny

Seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) member were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the Budget Session for unruly behaviour, intensifying the government–Opposition standoff over Rahul Gandhi being denied an opportunity to speak on national security issues

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget in a business-like speech marked by symbolism and political reactions. While the BJP hailed the Budget, opposition members alleged neglect of certain states, making the day a mix of policy and parliamentary theatre.

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026, scheduled from January 28 to April 2 in two phases. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget on February 1, a rare Sunday occurrence.

Dravidian ideologue L Ganesan, former MP and DMK stalwart who championed Tamil linguistic and social justice causes, passed away at 91 in Thanjavur. He served in state assemblies, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha, leaving a lasting political legacy

The 19-day Winter Session of Lok Sabha concluded with eight key Bills passed, including MNREGA repeal, nuclear sector reforms, and insurance FDI hike. Politically charged debates on the national song and election reforms highlighted the session, attended by Prime Minister Modi

Lok Sabha passed the G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA amid sharp opposition protests. The government cited corruption and focus on permanent rural assets, while the Congress termed it a “systematic murder” of the world’s largest employment scheme

The Telugu Desam Party has defended the renaming of MGNREGA as VB-G RAM G, saying rural employment schemes must evolve with changing economic realities. TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu outlined reforms, accountability measures and implementation gaps during the Lok Sabha debate

Parliament on Thursday extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining Bills related to the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, allowing it to submit its report by the last week of the Budget Session in 2026

The Lok Sabha witnessed a sharp debate over a Bill proposing 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector, with Treasury benches backing higher investment to boost penetration and jobs, while the Opposition warned of risks to credibility, affordability and social inclusion

The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha to raise FDI in insurance from 74% to 100%. Opposition opposed the move, while the government cited policyholder protection and sector growth

The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, was introduced in the Lok Sabha, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment per household. Opposition protested the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name, while the government cited modernization and infrastructure development goals

Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records

Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his Latur residence on Friday at 90 after a brief illness. A seven-term MP and former Lok Sabha Speaker, he was widely respected across political lines. His funeral is on Saturday

Rahul Gandhi praised Congress MPs for their performance in debates on Vande Mataram and election reforms, stating the government appeared "under pressure." The meeting reviewed MPs’ feedback and highlighted issues like IndiGo disruptions, air pollution, labour codes, and vote-related concerns 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away at 90 in Latur. Patil, a respected parliamentarian and past Lok Sabha Speaker, was admired for his dignified public life

The Centre told the Lok Sabha that 29 top Naxal commanders have been neutralised since 2019 and only three districts remain “most affected” by LWE. Maoist violence has dropped 81 per cent, with the government targeting complete eradication by March 2026

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of pushing a debate on Vande Mataram to influence Bengal polls and divert attention from inflation and unemployment, saying the government was targeting Nehru and avoiding present issues. She also countered PM Modi’s appeasement charge

On Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary, PM Modi recalled its role in India’s freedom struggle, condemning the Emergency when the Constitution was “throttled.” He highlighted the song’s unifying power against British oppression and emphasized preserving its historic legacy 

Prime Minister Modi will initiate a 10-hour debate in Lok Sabha on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, highlighting unknown facets of the national song, with participation from key ministers and leaders