New Delhi: The Budget Session of 2025 is set to commence on Friday, with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses of Parliament at 11 AM. This will mark the formal beginning of a crucial parliamentary phase, setting the tone for the financial agenda of the year.
Following the President’s address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Lok Sabha at 12 noon and in Rajya Sabha at 2 PM. The document, a detailed assessment of the economy, will offer insights into the fiscal health of the nation and serve as a precursor to the Union Budget presentation on February 1.
Sitharaman, presenting her eighth consecutive budget, is expected to outline a financial roadmap that will shape the country’s economic direction ahead of the 2024-25 fiscal year. The budget presentation will be followed by a discussion on the President’s address, scheduled for February 3, 4, and 6, culminating in a response from the government.
Two-Phase Budget Session Planned
According to the Parliamentary Bulletin, the Budget Session will unfold in two phases. The first phase will run from January 31 to February 13, followed by a recess. The second phase will resume on March 10 and conclude on April 4, during which the Union government will push key legislative agendas alongside budgetary discussions.
Kiren Rijiju Appeals for Opposition Cooperation
Ahead of the session, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that an all-party meeting will be held on January 30 to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament.
“On 31st January, the Budget Session of Parliament will start. Before it, on 30th January, we have called an all-party meeting,” Rijiju stated. He also expressed hope that the opposition would engage in constructive discussions rather than disruptions, noting that previous sessions had been marred by chaos.
“In the last two sessions, there was some ‘hungama’ in Parliament, which created a poor image. I appeal to opposition leaders and MPs to participate actively in debates rather than resorting to disruptions. If the Parliament functions smoothly, meaningful discussions can take place,” Rijiju remarked.
With expectations running high, all eyes are on the Union government as it gears up to present a budget that will set the financial and policy course for the coming year.
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