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The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Monday, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha set to reconvene. The session had been adjourned on March 13 due to Holi celebrations and is now back in motion with several crucial discussions on the agenda.
According to the official list of business, Lok Sabha will meet at 11:00 AM to deliberate on key legislative matters, including the presentation and discussion of reports from various Standing Committees.
Discussions in Lok Sabha
Several important reports will be presented, including:
Standing Committee on Defence: Reports will be presented by BJP MP Radha Mohan Singh and SP MP Virendra Singh.
Standing Committee on External Affairs: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and BJP MP Arun Govil will present a report on the Ministry of External Affairs’ Demands for Grants for 2025-26.
Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment: MPs PC Mohan and Godam Nagesh will present committee reports.
Election of University of Delhi Members: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will move a motion to elect two members to the court of the University of Delhi.
Ministry of Railways Budget Discussion: The House will also discuss and vote on the Demands for Grants under the Ministry of Railways for 2025-26.
Rajya Sabha Sees Political Uproar Over 'Thokenge' Remark
On March 12, Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange over a statement made by Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Kharge’s "thokenge" remark, made during his speech on the three-language policy and the role of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, sparked strong opposition from the BJP.
đź’¬ Kharge’s Statement:
"I request you (Deputy Chairman) with folded hands to allow me (to speak)... 'aapko kya kya thokna hai thik se thokenge, sarkar ko bhi thokenge'....", he said while addressing the House.
🚨 BJP’s Reaction:
- BJP leaders criticized Kharge’s language, calling it disrespectful to the Chair.
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda demanded an apology and removal of the remarks from parliamentary records.
- Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh expressed disappointment over the comment, highlighting Kharge’s seniority in the House.
Kharge’s Clarification & Apology:
In response to the backlash, Kharge issued an apology, clarifying that his words were directed at the government’s policies, not the Deputy Chairman.
"I apologize to you (Deputy Chairman), but my words were against the government’s policies, not the Chair."
NEP Debate: Dharmendra Pradhan Defends Government Stance on Language Policy
Aside from the political storm over Kharge’s remarks, the Budget Session also witnessed a heated debate over the National Education Policy (NEP).
🏛️ Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended the government’s stance on language diversity and responded to allegations from the DMK and opposition parties that the Centre was trying to impose Hindi on Tamil Nadu.
🔥 Pradhan’s Counterargument:
- Dismissed accusations that the government was using language to divide society.
- Stressed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi respects Tamil as one of the world's oldest languages.
- Highlighted his own Tamil Nadu roots, stating: "My mother is from Tamil Nadu. I am the son of a Tamil lady."
📢 Pradhan also emphasized: "The Tamil language is nobody’s monopoly. We are committed to the Tamil language. Truth is always painful."
What’s Next in the Budget Session?
With major legislative discussions ahead, Parliament is expected to deliberate on key financial matters, policy reforms, and governance issues.
🗓️ Upcoming Discussions:
✔️ Approval of the Railways Budget for 2025-26.
✔️ Debates on education policies and regional language concerns.
✔️ Further presentations of reports on defense, social justice, and external affairs.
As the session progresses, political debates and policy decisions will shape the upcoming governance framework, setting the tone for crucial national reforms.
