New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as sustained protests by Opposition members forced two adjournments, effectively stalling the crucial discussion on the union Budget 2026–27. The House was first adjourned till noon and later suspended again until 2 pm after sloganeering MPs crowded the Well of the House.
The disruptions drew a sharp rebuke from union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who accused the Congress of intentionally derailing parliamentary business at a critical juncture. Stressing the importance of budget deliberations, Rijiju said several Opposition parties were willing to participate constructively, but alleged that Congress was bent on preventing the House from functioning.
“This is budget time. Parliament exists for debate and discussion,” Rijiju told reporters. “Leaders from the DMK, Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress are prepared to speak on the Budget, but Congress is blocking the entire process. This is not acceptable.”
Calling for restraint, the minister appealed to Opposition members to respect parliamentary conventions and allow debate on what he described as “the most important financial document of the year.”
The latest confrontation comes amid escalating tensions between the Treasury benches and the Opposition following claims by Congress that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak during the debate on the President’s Address. Gandhi had sought to refer to excerpts from unpublished memoirs of former Army Chief General MM Naravane concerning the 2020 standoff with China in eastern Ladakh. The Speaker, however, disallowed the reference, citing parliamentary rules that bar the use of unpublished material.
The ruling triggered fresh protests from Congress MPs, who termed the decision unfair and politically motivated, further deepening the deadlock in the House.
Adding to the political churn, the Congress is now preparing to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. According to sources, the motion—backed by the Samajwadi Party and the DMK—is expected to be submitted to the Lok Sabha Secretary General shortly. The Trinamool Congress, however, has not taken a definitive position, with indications suggesting it may stay away from the move.
With budget discussions repeatedly interrupted and tempers flaring across party lines, the legislative agenda of the ongoing session remains uncertain, even as the government presses for order and continuity in parliamentary proceedings.
