Parliament Budget Session 2025: President’s Address to Mark the Start on January 31
The Parliament Budget Session 2025 will begin on January 31 with President Draupadi Murmu's address. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1, with important discussions on 'One Nation, One Election' and the Waqf Bill during the session.
Parliament Budget Session 2025: The Budget session of Parliament in India is set to begin on January 31, 2025 with President Draupadi Murmu addressing a joint session of both houses. The session will run until April 4, with a break between February 14 and March 10 for the inter-sessional recess.
Key Events During the Budget Session
Union Budget Presentation: On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2025.
PM Modi's Speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the President’s Address by delivering a debate speech on the motion of thanks.
Reports and Legislation: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill report by the Joint Parliamentary Committee is expected to be presented during this session. The committee's term was extended after the Winter Session.
One Nation, One Election: The session will also see discussions regarding the One Nation, One Election proposal, with the Joint Parliamentary Committee set to present its report after its recent meetings.
Tensions from Winter Session Spill Over
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded amidst tensions between BJP and opposition members. Alleged incidents of misbehavior during protests in the Parliament premises led to police complaints being filed by both sides.
