Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Lok Sabha Debates President's Address
Today, the Lok Sabha will start talking about the President's speech and the new budget.
A minister named Sarbananda Sonowal will begin the discussion, and Tejasvi Surya will support it.
They have 18 hours to talk.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will answer on February 4, and the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will answer on February 11.
The budget session will last until April 2, with a break in between.
Lok Sabha to begin discussion on President Droupadi Murmu's address and Union Budget 2026 today.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to initiate the discussion, with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya seconding the motion.
18 hours allotted for the discussion, with PM Narendra Modi expected to reply on February 4.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reply on February 11.
Budget session to span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2 with a recess from February 13 to March 9.
- Who
- Lok Sabha members, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Tejasvi Surya, PM Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- What
- Discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address and Union Budget 2026
- When
- Today, with PM's reply on February 4 and Finance Minister's reply on February 11
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- Parliamentary procedure following the President's address and Budget presentation
- Event
- Discussion on Motion of Thanks
- Speaker
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- Seconding
- Tejasvi Surya
- Allotted Time
- 18 hours
- PM's Reply
- February 4
- Finance Minister's Reply
- February 11
- Budget Session Duration
- 30 sittings over 65 days
- Budget Session End Date
- April 2
Sources
Breaking News Today: Discussion On Union Budget 2026 Expected Today
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Opens Today With Debate On Droupadi Murmu's Address, 18-Hour Discussion, PM Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman
LS to Take Up Motion of Thanks on President Murmu's Address Today
