Budget session begins in Parliament, President Murmu notes govt’s achievements
The proceedings of the Budget session for 2026 have begun in earnest, as President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members. In her address, President Murmu noted the government’s achievements over the past years, highlighting several key milestones that have been reached. The session, which will continue over the coming weeks, is expected to be a crucial one, with the government set to present its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
One of the key highlights of President Murmu’s address was the government’s focus on road connectivity. She noted that the government has made significant progress in connecting every village in the country with a road, a feat that is expected to have a major impact on rural development. This initiative is expected to improve access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities for millions of people living in rural areas, and is a key part of the government’s efforts to boost economic growth and development.
Another significant achievement highlighted by President Murmu was India’s emergence as a major exporter of electric vehicles (EVs). The government has been actively promoting the adoption of EVs in recent years, with a range of incentives and subsidies aimed at encouraging manufacturers to produce more environmentally friendly vehicles. This effort has clearly paid off, with India now exporting EVs to countries around the world. This is a major milestone for the country’s automotive industry, and is expected to have a significant impact on the environment and public health.
The Budget session is also expected to be a crucial one for the opposition, which is likely to raise a range of issues during the proceedings. One of the key issues that is expected to be raised is the government’s handling of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. The opposition has been critical of the government’s implementation of the scheme, which is aimed at providing employment to rural workers. The opposition is likely to demand greater funding for the scheme, as well as improvements to its implementation.
Electoral reforms are also likely to be a major issue during the Budget session. The opposition has been pushing for reforms to the electoral system, including the introduction of a uniform civil code and the regulation of political party funding. The government has been resistant to these reforms, and it remains to be seen whether any progress will be made on these issues during the session.
The session will move to the presentation of the Economic Survey on Thursday, which will provide a detailed overview of the country’s economic performance over the past year. The survey is expected to highlight the government’s achievements in terms of economic growth, as well as the challenges that still need to be addressed. It will also provide a roadmap for the government’s economic policies over the coming year, including its plans for taxation, expenditure, and investment.
Overall, the Budget session is expected to be a crucial one, with a range of key issues set to be debated and discussed. The government will be looking to build on its achievements over the past year, while the opposition will be seeking to hold it to account for its handling of a range of issues. As the session progresses, it will be interesting to see how these issues play out, and what the final outcome will be.
In conclusion, the Budget session for 2026 has begun, and it is expected to be a significant one. With the government’s achievements on road connectivity and EV exports, as well as the opposition’s plans to raise issues such as MGNREGA and electoral reforms, there is likely to be a lot of debate and discussion over the coming weeks. The presentation of the Economic Survey on Thursday will provide a detailed overview of the country’s economic performance, and will be a key highlight of the session.
As the session progresses, we can expect to see a range of key issues being debated and discussed. The government will be looking to build on its achievements, while the opposition will be seeking to hold it to account for its handling of a range of issues. It will be interesting to see how these issues play out, and what the final outcome will be.
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