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Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till March 9, Budget Session Enters Recess Phase

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned until March 9, concluding the first phase of the Budget Session. This recess allows parliamentary committees to scrutinize the detailed demands for grants from the Union Budget 2026-27. The initial session featured intense debates on issues like an India-US trade deal and opposition protests on governance. The second phase will focus on detailed budget scrutiny and passing appropriation bills.

Key Points: Rajya Sabha Adjourned, Budget Session in Recess Till March 9

  • Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 9
  • Recess for budget grant scrutiny by committees
  • First phase saw debates on trade, security
  • Second phase to focus on appropriation bills
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Budget session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 9

Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 9 for budget scrutiny. Learn about the recess, committee work, and key issues from the session's first phase.

"The recess period is intended to enable parliamentary standing committees to scrutinise the detailed demands for grants - Official Proceedings"

New Delhi, Feb 13

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday till March 9, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the on-going Budget Session of Parliament.

This adjournment follows a similar move in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day, as both Houses entered a three-week recess.

Twenty seven permitted special mentions by members who were present were deemed to have been laid on the table of the House. These special mentions, a procedural mechanism allowing lawmakers to highlight urgent public issues without full debate, were formally recorded in this manner due to time constraints or the session's winding down.

The recess period is intended to enable parliamentary standing committees to scrutinise the detailed demands for grants and allocations presented in the Union Budget 2026-27, which was tabled earlier in the session.

Committees will examine ministry-wise expenditures, policy implications, and fiscal priorities to prepare reports that will inform discussions when the Houses reconvene.

The first part of the Budget Session, which commenced in late January, was marked by intense debates and disruptions.

Key issues included heated exchanges over an interim India-US trade deal, references to the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane, opposition protests on various governance matters, and procedural wrangles.

Despite these challenges, some legislative business progressed, including the passage of certain bills in the Lok Sabha.

The adjournment comes amid a politically charged atmosphere, with opposition parties raising concerns on economic policies, national security, and farmer-related issues, while the government defended its agenda.

The three-week break provides an opportunity for consultations, committee work, and preparation for the second phase, where the focus will shift to detailed budget scrutiny, passing of appropriation bills, and potential further legislative activity.

The second phase is likely to see more substantive deliberations on financial matters and pending bills, aiming to conclude the session before the fiscal year-end considerations intensify.

- IANS

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Priya S
So 27 special mentions just "laid on the table"? What's the point if there's no discussion? People's urgent issues need a voice, not just a paperwork exercise. The system needs to be more responsive. 🙄
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Arjun K
Good move. Let the committees do their detailed work in peace. The constant disruptions in the House are counter-productive. Hope the second phase is more productive on the budget and key bills.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the mention of the former Army Chief's memoir causing a stir. National security discussions are vital, but hope the focus remains on the economic priorities for the common man.
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Kavya N
As a taxpayer, I want real scrutiny of where my money goes. The standing committees better do a thorough job examining ministry expenses. No more wasteful spending, please! 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
The farmer issues need to be addressed seriously in the next phase. All this adjournment and debate is fine, but at the end of the day, kisaan welfare should be a top priority in the budget allocations.

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