Go to Live Updates
After the Parliamentwas adjourned on February 2 following a day of intense debates, both Houses are set to resume today. All eyes are on the upcoming proceedings as Prime Minister Narendra Modiis scheduled to deliver his much-anticipated reply to the Motion of Thanks on February 4.
In the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Tejasvi Suryasupported the motion on Monday. A total of 18 hours has been allocated for the discussion, culminating in the Prime Minister’s reply on February 4.
Heated exchanges over ‘Unpublished Memoirs’
Meanwhile, the Lok Sabhawitnessed heated scenes after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi referred to unpublished memoirs of former Army Chief M M Naravane while criticising the government over the India–China standoff. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah objected, saying an unpublished book cannot be quoted in the House. As Rahul Gandhi continued speaking, BJP MPs protested, leading to repeated disruptions for about 30 minutes. Amid the chaos, the Speaker adjourned the House.
Earlier, Congress MP Manickam Tagore had moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on Prime Minister Modi’s alleged reference in the Epstein files, but the Speaker rejected all such motions.
ALSO READWhat’s in ex-army chief’s unpublished memoir that triggered Rahul vs Govt debate
In the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP C Sadanandan Master moved the motion to thank the President, which was seconded by BJP MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni. During the day, three papers were also tabled in the Upper House, related to the Ministry of Mines, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Budget session 2026 timeline: Key dates
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanis expected to reply to the discussion on February 11. At an all-party meeting held on January 27, opposition parties had demanded debates on several issues, including the restoration of MGNREGA, the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls, and the UGC controversy.
ALSO READSpeaker ‘silences’ Rahul Gandhi’s ‘unpublished memoir’ reference – Parliamentary rules explained
The Budget session will have 30 sittings spread over 65 days and will conclude on April 2. Parliament will break for a recess on February 13 and meet again on March 9, allowing Standing Committees to review the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments.
Live Updates
07:51 (IST) 3 Feb 2026
Parliament budget session live: Hello and welcome to our live blog!
After a day marked by sharp confrontations and repeated disruptions, Parliament is set to resume today following its adjournment on February 2. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are expected to witness intense proceedings, with political focus firmly on the government’s response to the Motion of Thanks and the fallout from the unpublished memoir controversy. Follow this blog to get all the latest updates. |
