The Parliament Budget Session 2026 turned turbulent once again on 6 February, 2026 after Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day over acrimonious scenes, protests and relentless ruckus ahead of crucial budget discussions. The opposition members disrupted proceedings in both the lower house of Parliament and its upper house, demonstrating pting political temperatures during one of the most significant stretches of lawmaking this year.
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Political Tensions Disrupt Proceedings
In Friday’s sitting again, fresh scuffles broke out between the ruling parties and the Opposition over getting to speak in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition M.P.s objected to procedural rulings, such as narrowing who could speak to the House in debates. This resulted in sloganeering and walkouts that led to both houses being adjourned till Monday 11 a.m., derailing plans for full debate of the Union Budget 2026-27.
Speaker of The Lok Sabha Om Birla, while condemning the passing ruckus, remarked that the House had lost a lot of time because of repeated interruptions. Meantime, opposition members accused the government benches of stifling debate and clipping parliamentary rights.
Debate and Security Key Points of Debate and Security
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Motion of Thanks to President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha. His speech was punctuated by cross talk with opposition leaders on both national priorities and political strategy. Chanting by protesters and claims of limited participation by the opposition near the hall also raised tensions on the floor.
Outside the Parliament, Opposition leaders also took out protest demonstrations at places like Makar Dwar, where they opposed a contentious India-US trade pact and accused the government of mismanagement in handling its affairs.
What To Watch Moving Forward: Appropriations and Legislative Agenda
Parliament, meanwhile, is set to continue its debate on the Union budget 2026-27 when it reconvenes next week despite the drama. The Budget is likely to be discussed in the House along with various other important economic bills including those on infrastructure fund, fiscal policy as also social sector programmes. Some ministers are also likely to table official papers concerning health, law, defence and other priority areas as legislative business for this session. When the House resumes, MPs will pursue Question Hour, unspecified other general debates and scheduled bills.
The Budget Session 2026 has been in the national spotlight, as it was convened after the announcement of the 2026-27 Union Budget that outlines government’s economic priorities for coming year. And as Parliament meets in this extended session, the arguments over procedure and access to debate underscore the delicate balance of power between government and opposition parties in India’s democracy.
