Union budget to be unveiled on Sunday as Speaker affirms schedule amid controversy
India's Union Budget will be presented on Sunday, February 1st, despite falling on a weekend, as confirmed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.Summary
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that the Union Budget will be presented on Sunday, February 1st, at 11 am. This marks a rare instance of a budget presentation on a Sunday, though it previously occurred in 1999. Birla emphasized the importance of upholding parliamentary dignity and stated action would be taken against a Trinamool Congress MP accused of vaping inside the House, potentially including loss of membership. The Speaker also announced a Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) to be held on January 15-16, focusing on parliamentary values, democratic governance, and the impact of AI and social media on parliamentarians, with Prime Minister Modi inaugurating the event. Forty-two of the 53 Commonwealth countries have confirmed participation, with Pakistan and Bangladesh notably absent.
(Source：Telegraph India)
