The Budget Session of Parliament will commence today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses. The session will span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2. The two Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 to enable the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments. The first part of the session will mainly be devoted to the financial business relating to the Union Budget for 2026-27 and discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. Essential legislative and other business is expected to be taken up mainly during the second part of the Session. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1.
