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INDIA Bloc MPs Meet Kharge to Plan Budget Session Strategy

INDIA bloc MPs are meeting with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to formulate their parliamentary strategy for the Budget Session. The opposition alliance plans to demand discussions on replacing MGNREGA with a new employment guarantee act and on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The session begins with President Droupadi Murmu's address and includes the presentation of the Economic Survey and the Union Budget. The extended session will run for 65 days with a recess to allow parliamentary committees to examine budget demands.

Key Points: INDIA Bloc's Budget Session Strategy Meeting with Kharge

  • INDIA bloc strategy meeting
  • Demand to discuss MGNREGA replacement
  • Focus on electoral roll revision
  • Budget Session agenda set
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Budget Session: INDIA bloc MPs to meet with Congress chief Kharge, discuss floor strategy

INDIA bloc MPs meet Mallikarjun Kharge to plan floor strategy, focusing on MGNREGA, electoral roll revision, and key demands for the Budget Session.

"Tomorrow at 10 AM, a meeting of the INDIA bloc has been called... We will discuss the current situation of MGNREGA and SIR. - K Suresh"

New Delhi, January 28

INDIA bloc MPs are scheduled to meet on Wednesday at 10 am to chalk out a strategy for the Budget Session 2026-27, which begins today.

Congress and Opposition leaders will meet the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The INDIA bloc is set to demand discussions on replacing MGNREGA with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Congress MP K Suresh said, "Tomorrow at 10 AM, a meeting of the INDIA bloc has been called by Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge. We will discuss the current situation of MGNREGA and SIR. After that, we will decide when to demand time for discussion on MGNREGA and SIR in the House."

Earlier, Congress MP Manickam Tagore also stated that "vote theft, SIR, procurement of paddy and bringing back MGNREGA" are among the issues the party intends to raise during the session.

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an all-party meeting that outlined the agenda of the Budget Session.

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses.

The Economic Survey of India is scheduled to 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.

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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some strategy meeting! The last few sessions were just chaos. Let's hope they have concrete points on Viksit Bharat-Guarantee and the electoral roll revision. The country needs constructive debate, especially before the budget. 🤞
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Aman W
While coordination is important, I wish the INDIA bloc would also proactively present their alternative vision for the economy. Just opposing isn't enough. What is their plan for jobs and growth? The budget session is the perfect platform.
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Sarah B
The SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls is crucial. As an observer, I hope the discussion is data-driven and focuses on ensuring every legitimate voter is enrolled. This should be above politics.
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Vikram M
Paddy procurement issues are burning in many states. Glad to see it on the agenda. My farmer uncle in Punjab is really struggling. Hope this talk in Parliament translates to action on the ground. 🙏
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Karthik V
65-day session is a long time. Hopefully, it's productive. The focus should be on the Economic Survey and the Budget. That's what will impact the common man's pocket. The rest is often just political noise.

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