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Parliament Pays Tribute to Khaleda Zia as Budget Session 2026-27 Begins

The Budget Session of Parliament commenced with obituary references for former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and several former Indian MPs. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of both Houses to open the session, which is scheduled for 30 sittings over 65 days. The first part of the session will focus on the Union Budget for 2026-27 and the Motion of Thanks for the President's Address. The Economic Survey will be presented on January 29, followed by the Union Budget on February 1.

Key Points: Budget Session Begins with Tribute to Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia

  • Obituary for Khaleda Zia
  • President's Address opens session
  • 30 sittings over 65 days
  • Economic Survey on Jan 29
  • Union Budget on Feb 1
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Budget Session: Both houses to hold obituary reference to former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Parliament's Budget Session opens with obituary references for former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and former MPs. President Murmu to address joint sitting.

"Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to hold an obituary reference to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia - Official Announcement"

New Delhi, January 28

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to hold an obituary reference to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27.

Khaleda Zia had passed away on the morning of December 30, 2025, while she was undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka at the age of 80.

Following the commencement of the session with the President addressing the joint sitting of both the Houses, according to the List of Business in Rajya Sabha, the House will hold obituary references to the passing away of former MPs L Ganesan and Suresh Kalmadi

The Lower House will include the obituary references to former MPs Shalini Patil, Bhanu Prakash Mirdha, Satyendra Nath Brohmo Chaudhury, Suresh Kalmadi and Kabindra Purkayastha.

In Rajya Sabha, the Secretary General is likely to lay on the Table a statement showing the Bills passed by the Houses of Parliament during the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha and assented to by the President.

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, the Economic Survey of India will be presented on January 29, followed by the Union Budget 2026-27, to be presented on February 1.

The Economic Survey document, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and formulated under the supervision of the chief economic adviser, provides insights into the state of the economy and various indicators for 2025-26 (April-March), as well as an outlook for the next fiscal.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see our leaders paying respects, but I hope the main focus of the session remains on the Economic Survey and the Budget. So many pressing issues for common people - inflation, jobs, healthcare. Let's not get sidetracked by protocol for too long.
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Rohit P
Bangladesh is a key partner. Such gestures strengthen people-to-people ties. My condolences to her family and supporters. May her soul rest in peace. 🙏
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the mix of obituary references - from a neighbouring country's ex-PM to our own former MPs. Shows the diverse responsibilities of Parliament. The 65-day session seems long, hope it's productive!
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Vikram M
While paying respects is important, I sincerely hope the tribute to our own former MPs like Suresh Kalmadi is brief and measured. Parliament's time is precious, especially at the start of the Budget session. The nation is waiting for concrete plans on the economy.
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Kavya N
This is a classy move. Foreign policy isn't just about hard deals, it's also about such humane gestures. Builds goodwill. Now, fingers crossed for a good, pro-people budget next week! 🤞

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