Union Budget on Sunday, Feb 1: A Rare Parliamentary Shift Confirmed by Lok Sabha Speaker

• The Union Budget will be presented at 11 am on Sunday, February 1, confirmed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• This marks a rare departure from parliamentary convention, as budgets are typically not presented on Sundays.
• Speaker Birla emphasized that elected representatives are public servants expected to work without interruption.
• The Narendra Modi government previously shifted the budget presentation date from February 28 to February 1.
• The announcement was made ahead of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), hosted by India.

Why It Matters: Union Budget to be presented on Sunday, February 1, breaking parliamentary tradition for public service.