Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Proceedings Resume, Papers Laid in Rajya Sabha

The Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Tuesday with proceedings beginning in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at 11 am. Early activity in the Upper House saw papers being laid in the Rajya Sabha, marking the formal start of the day’s legislative business.

The session is expected to witness important discussions on financial matters, infrastructure, and global economic developments.

Proceedings Begin in Both Houses

Parliamentary proceedings officially resumed with routine business in both Houses. In the Rajya Sabha, members began the day with the laying of papers, a standard parliamentary procedure that includes presenting reports, documents, and official statements.

In the Lok Sabha, discussions are scheduled to continue on the demands for grants under the Ministry of Railways for the financial year 2026–27.

Appropriation Bill Likely in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to move the Appropriation Bill in the Rajya Sabha later in the day.

The bill is a crucial part of the budget process as it allows the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenditure for the financial year.

Without the passage of this bill, government spending cannot be executed, making it a key legislative step in the Budget Session.

Meeting on Petroleum Sector Developments

A significant meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of the Ministry of Petroleum is scheduled for 3:30 pm today.

The discussion will focus on the impact of global developments on the petroleum sector, particularly in the context of rising geopolitical tensions and energy supply concerns.

Officials from the Petroleum Ministry are expected to brief the committee on current challenges and future outlook.

Lok Sabha to Revoke Suspension of MPs

The Lok Sabha is also set to revoke the suspension of eight Congress MPs, who were earlier suspended for the remainder of the Budget Session due to alleged unparliamentary conduct.

Their reinstatement is expected to restore full participation from the opposition benches during ongoing discussions.

Previous Day Marked by Political Clash

The previous session saw a sharp exchange between Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Minister JP Nadda over the issue of LPG supply.

Kharge accused the government of failing to manage the alleged shortage, while Nadda countered by alleging that the opposition was politicising the issue and creating unnecessary panic.

The debate reflected ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition over economic and supply-related concerns.

Focus on Budget and Policy Issues

Today’s session is expected to remain focused on budget-related discussions, legislative approvals, and sector-specific concerns such as infrastructure and energy.

The Budget Session continues to play a critical role in shaping government expenditure and policy direction for the coming financial year.