buzzerblog - Stormy Budget Session Expected as Opposition Gears Up for Heated Debates

 

The second leg of Parliament’s Budget session, commencing Monday, is set to be intense, with the Opposition preparing to challenge the government on delimitation, trade tariffs, electoral roll controversies, and the Waqf Amendment Bill.

Key Issues Likely to Dominate the Session

1. Waqf Amendment Bill

   • The government aims for swift passage, with support from JD(U) and TDP.
   • INDIA alliance parties, including Congress, plan strong opposition, holding consultations to strategize.

2. Delimitation Concerns

   • DMK and Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin lead the opposition, fearing Southern states may lose Lok Sabha seats.
   • Stalin is rallying South and East Indian leaders to demand an extension of 1971 Census-based delimitation beyond 2026.

3. Three-Language Policy and Hindi Imposition

   • DMK MPs to oppose the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which they claim enforces Hindi dominance.
   • Congress faces balancing act between South Indian opposition and North Indian political aspirations.

4. Manipur Budget and President’s Rule

   • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Manipur’s Budget amid ongoing violence.
   • Home Minister Amit Shah will seek approval for President’s rule in the state.

5. US Trade Tariffs & Deportation Controversy

   • Congress to question PM Modi over US President Trump’s claim that India has agreed to lower tariffs.
   • Allegations of Indian immigrants being deported in chains from the US will also be raised.

6. Electoral Roll Manipulation Allegations

   • TMC and INDIA alliance to press for answers regarding duplicate EPIC voter IDs across states.
   • Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of colluding with the Election Commission to manipulate voter lists.

7. Demands for Grant Discussions

   • Congress to push for debates on External Affairs, Defence, Railways, and Agriculture Ministries in Lok Sabha.
   • In Rajya Sabha, focus will be on Home, Education, Railways, and Health Ministries.

With heated debates expected over sensitive political, economic, and governance issues, the Budget session is likely to be turbulent, keeping both government and opposition in high-stakes confrontations.