The government today tabled Economic Survey 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix in the Rajya Sabha on day one of the Budget Session of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 and the Statistical Appendix a few minutes after the House assembled assemble at 2.30 pm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the media ahead of the Budget session this morning, said Parliament sessions and debates get affected due to elections from time to time. He said he hopes that all political parties will debate with an open mind to take India forward on path of development.
The Budget Session of Parliament began with the address by President Ram Nath Kovind to both Houses in the Central Hall. He said, "My government believes that remembering the past and taking lessons from it is important for the country's future."
On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget for the year 2022-23.
The Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to conclude on April 8 where the first part of the session will extend up to February 11, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.
Here are LIVE Updates on Day 1 of Budget Session:
India will see an economic growth of 8 to 8.5 per cent for the coming fiscal year, down from 9.2 per cent growth estimated in the current year, the annual Economic Survey predicted a day before the Budget.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 and the Statistical Appendix in Rajya Sabha.
Leaders of all parties assured that in this important #BudgetSession, they will cooperate in running the Parliament. I also urged them that extensive discussion can be held on President's Address & Budget. We can raise issues of the nation & discussions can be held: LS Speaker pic.twitter.com/dEKfkgSwrv
- ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2022
In his speech, he (PM Modi) only highlighted govt's achievements from 2014. No mention of Chinese aggression (at LAC), inflation, unemployment, railway recruitment...There was nothing substantial in his speech; it reflected (speech) govt's failure: Mallikarjun Kharge, LoP in RS pic.twitter.com/6aOJZiawia
- ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2022
