Budget Session 2026-27 Begins Today with President Murmu's Address

• The Budget Session 2026-27 commences today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
• The Economic Survey of India will be presented on January 29, followed by the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1.
• The session will span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2, with a recess from February 13 to March 9 for committee examinations.
• Political parties, including Congress, BJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), AAP, and Kerala's Finance Minister, plan to raise various issues such as farmer distress, law and order, unemployment, and state allocations.
• The government, through Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, has sought cooperation for smooth functioning and is prepared to discuss important issues as per rules.

Why It Matters: The Budget Session 2026-27 starts today with key economic reports and legislative discussions planned.