Parliament Budget Session: No PM Modi address today as Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow amid ruckus

"As I said, PM Modi won't come to Parliament because he is scared and doesn't want to face the truth," Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday after Lok Sabha was adourned till tomorrow, postponing the prime minister's address in the lower house.

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over Nishikant Dubey's derogatory remarks on Nehru-Gandhi.

Reacting to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla said that Rahul Gandhi had rightly referred to him as a traitor. He added that one should first ask the Sikhs of Punjab whether Ravneet Singh Bittu is a Sikh.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scared, and that was why he did not come to the House. She also took a swipe at BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, saying he "ran away like a bullet train".

Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the government of following double standards and undermining democracy over the conduct of proceedings in the Lok Sabha. He said the dispute in the House over the past 2 days centred on the claim that MPs could not read from books under Article 349, and that Rahul Gandhi was accused of violating the rules, a point on which even the Speaker had given a ruling.

Venugopal said that on Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi made it clear that he was not referring to any book or magazine and only wanted to speak. Despite this, he was not allowed to speak and his microphone was switched off within a second, he alleged.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday was adjourned till tomorrow, 11 am, amid continued disruption due to the ongoing face-off between the Centre and the Opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to speak in the Lok Sabha at 5 pm, but his address now been postponed.

One of the eight suspended MPs, Gurjeet Aujla, said the BJP and PM Modi were behaving in an unruly manner and that they were not willing to discuss matters like India-US trade deal and China issue.  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi attacked the government for not letting LoP Rahul Gandhi speak on Naravane’s memoir over India-China confrontation in 2020. She said BJP leader Nishikant Dubey brought 6 books and quoted them and the Speaker never objected.  

Speaking the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said discussions in the House and private member bills no longer seemed to matter, arguing that Parliament was being steadily weakened. He said important debates were either curtailed or ignored, leaving Members of Parliament with little meaningful space to raise public concerns.

Citing official data, Kharge alleged that ministers were increasingly failing to answer questions raised by MPs in Parliament. He said this trend undermined accountability and transparency, as Question Hour was one of the few mechanisms through which the government could be directly scrutinised on policy and governance.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh attacked the Centre over the trade deal with the US. He said not buying Russian oil will put burden of Rs 80,000 cr on public. 

Sources said there was a heated argument between the ruling party and opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber today.

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In the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Since the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's visit to the United States in February 2025, India and the United States have been holding regular discussions to conclude a balanced and mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement. Keeping this objective in mind, negotiators from both sides have engaged in intensive discussions at various levels over the past year. Naturally, both sides sought the best possible outcome while protecting important and sensitive sectors of their respective economies. During these negotiations, the Indian side successfully ensured the protection of its sensitive interests, while the American side also had certain sectors it considered sensitive. After nearly a year of multiple rounds of deliberations, both negotiating teams have succeeded in finalising the bilateral trade agreement."

In the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "On 2 February 2026, the Prime Minister and the US President, Donald Trump, held a phone discussion on several bilateral and international issues. I want to emphasise that the tariff imposed by the United States on Indian exports is lower than those imposed on many competing countries. This will increase the competitiveness of Indian exports in the US market. This agreement provides significant comparative advantages to Indian exporters, especially in labour-intensive sectors and manufacturing."

Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 pm amid uproar over BJP's Nishikant Dubey targeting the Gandhi family.

Amid continuous sloganeering by the opposition members, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, "I believe that despite being in government for a long time, you are breaking the decorum and dignity of the House. There is a way to protest, there can be other ways to protest, however, you all are leaving your designated seats and walking towards the other side. If your will break dignity, then people of the country will lose trust on democracy. You all are senior leaders, but it is not right that you break the rules of the House. Protest is not done by sloganeering or carrying posters, protest is done by words, logical arguments." 

Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "The government's highest priority is to diversify energy sources in line with objective market conditions and the changing international scenario. This is the core basis of our strategy, and all actions taken by India are guided by this consideration. In the context of future trade opportunities between the two countries, members will appreciate that India and the United States are, to a large extent, complementary economies. As India moves forward on the path towards becoming 'Viksit Bharat', we will need to expand our capacities in many sectors, including energy, aviation, data centres, nuclear energy, and others. The United States is a global leader in these sectors, and therefore it is natural for us to focus on trade possibilities in these areas. This will not only diversify our procurement but also lead to an expansion of our own exports."

"Deal will help exporters; it will boost Make in India for the world and Design in India for the world," said Union minister Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha on the India-US trade deal.

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge will speak around 3 PM in the Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests on various issues.

In Lok Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Last year, negotiators from both sides held detailed discussions on various levels. Keeping the important interests of both sides in mind, it is natural that both sides would want to safeguard their respective important and sensitive areas and ensure the best possible results. During the discussions, the Indian side was successful in safeguarding the interests of its sensitive sectors, especially agriculture and dairy. With a year of discussions, the two sides succeeded in giving the final form to various sectors of the bilateral trade agreement."

India has been able to safeguard its interests in sensitive sectors of agriculture and dairy in trade deal with US, said Piyush Goyal.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Lok Sabha that the India-US trade agreement will open new opportunities for MSME entrepreneurs, skilled workers, and industry.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Indian side has succeeded in safeguarding sensitive sectors, especially agriculture and dairy, in the India-US trade agreement.

If PM comes to Lok Sabha, I will give him ex-army chief Naravane's book, said Rahul Gandhi.

PM Modi did not fulfil his responsibility and passed the buck on to the then army chief, said Rahul Gandhi cites Naravane's 'memoir'.

India-US trade deal does not harm farmers in any way, said Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi displays unpublished "memoir" of former Army chief M M Naravane to the media; quotes from it in Parliament premises.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the Lok Sabha on the India-US trade deal amid ruckus by Opposition MPs.

AAP MPs protest over India-US Trade Agreement, raising objections to the reduction in import duties on American agricultural products, entering India, to zero. Visuals from the Parliament premises.

Exchange of words between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Bittu. Rahul Gandhi called Ravneet Bittu a traitor. Bittu responded by saying that he does not associate with the enemies of the country.

SP MP Akhilesh Yadav said, "The deal with the US is not a 'deal' but a 'dheel' (relaxation). We have handed over our entire market to them...Sanatanis will have to think about how their fast will continue to be 'Sanatani'. If dairy products come from there, how will Sanatanis and Indians fast? It is a matter of concern."

"BJP always attempts to see that discussions are not done. We have seen this happening that when the LoP and other parties wanted details on the issue of China, BJP stepped back. We reiterate that we should always deliberate and decide on our relations with China. National security, border security, and our relations have been good and bad, especially with China, from time to time. We have lost our land. The country should get to know what the armed forces have to say about it. We not only lose land to China, but we are also losing our market...So, where are we headed? The deal with the US is not a 'deal' but a 'dheel' (relaxation). We have handed over our entire market to them...Sanatanis will have to think about how their fast will continue to be 'Sanatani'. If dairy products come from there, how will Sanatanis and Indians fast? It is a matter of concern."

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will speak in the Lok Sabha at 12 pm on the trade deal.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on LoP Rahul Gandhi, said, "Spreading lies, misinformation has become habit of Rahul Gandhi and his team. Rahul Gandhi thinks that Parliament is office of the Congress. They have been speaking against the country, they have never thought positive about the country. They always work to conspire against the country."

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following vociferous protests by Opposition members over various issues.

Congress MPs holding a poster 'PM is compromised' protest at the stairs of Parliament. Yesterday, LoP Rahul Gandhi had alleged the same while speaking to the media on the India-US trade agreement. Lok Sabha MPs Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, B. Manickam Tagore, Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and S. Venkatesan are suspended from remainer of the session of the Parliament for violating the rules of the House amid LoP Rahul Gandhi raising the issue of China in the House yesterday.

AAP MPs protest in Parliament premises against the government.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on LoP Rahul Gandhi's letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, said, "I have already given my reply. Even we are tired of waiting again and again—he (Rahul Gandhi) simply does not speak. We waited for two days. Others also deserve a chance to speak. Speaking cannot be done at one's own will—this is the Parliament of India. Here, one must speak according to the rules."

A ruckus erupted in the Lok Sabha as soon as the proceedings for the day began.

On suspension of 8 Opposition MPs, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "What is new here? You see this happening in every session. They are doing it even more now...It is not just a case of LoP not being allowed to speak; it is a fundamental issue of democracy and of the way the Parliament works. Parliament is the temple of democracy...What is the problem if someone presents their views? They are scared of what would come out of it. They did not allow the publication of the book. As far as I know, the book has things that show the reaction of PM, HM and Defence Minister and our top leadership in the face of crisis. This clearly shows their character and that of their Govt, that when the country is being attacked and Chinese troops are coming to our border, how they are reacting. Epstein Files have been released and it states how the Govt contacted him, a convicted sex trafficker, a convicted child sex offender. So, how was he being used...This is also an authenticated document. What will be discussed in Parliament, if not this?"

She also said, "...He (Rahul Gandhi) is quoting from a published source. He even authenticated it yesterday. So, what is the problem if he speaks? They (NDA) quote from books and magazine articles when they speak. As long as it is a published source, it is okay."

Union Minister JP Nadda will speak on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Rajya Sabha.

Congress Lok Sabha MPs will hold a meeting on Wednesday at the Congress Parliamentary Party office to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House during the ongoing Budget Session. This comes after the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed a standoff between the opposition and the Treasury benches, as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi reinvoked the unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General MM Naravane. Eight opposition MPs were suspended from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and "throwing papers on the chair".

The Budget session will span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2. The two Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 to enable the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments.

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 "to discuss the recent trade deal with the U.S.A., and the lack of respect shown to the Parliament when it is in session, by giving a press briefing in public".

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the India-US Trade Agreement. "I urge the Government to make an immediate statement and allow a full discussion so that the nation is not presented with decisions taken without transparency in matters of trade, energy, and foreign policy."

SP MP and party chief Akhilesh Yadav leaves Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for Delhi. The Budget Session of the Parliament is ongoing. The Prime Minister is likely to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address today.

Congress Lok Sabha MPs to have a meeting today at 10.15 am in Congress Parliamentry Party office to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the government of not allowing him to proceed with his speech on the motion of thanks to the President's address. He wrote to Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns over "being prevented from speaking" on matters of national security during the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

In his letter, he stated that he had followed parliamentary convention by authenticating a document he intended to cite, but despite fulfilling this requirement, he was not permitted to quote it in the lower house of Parliament.

The standoff between the opposition and government in Lok Sahha escalated on Tuesday after eight opposition MPs were suspended for "unruly behaviour" after throwing papers towards the Chair. Of the eight members suspended, 6 are Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Ojla, Raja Warring, Ebi Eden, Kiren Reddy, and Venkat Raman.

The Speaker condemned the incident as a breach of parliamentary decorum and warned that such behaviour would not be tolerated during the Budget Session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament today. The government has allotted 18 hours in the Lok Sabha for discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address to the joint session of Parliament during the Budget Session.