Budget Debate and Protests Mark Third Day of Monsoon Session in Parliament

On the third day of the monsoon session of Parliament, a significant debate will focus on the Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Opposition MPs are planning a protest on the Parliament stairs on Wednesday, criticizing the Budget as "discriminatory" and alleging it neglects states governed by opposition parties.

In addition to the parliamentary debate, a 12-member delegation of farmers' union leaders, including Jagdeep Singh Dhalewal from Samyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political), is scheduled to meet with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Parliament at around 11 am on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Opposition of creating an "unnecessary ruckus" over the NEET issue. Rijiju remarked, "The Opposition is making unnecessary noise about NEET. Rahul Gandhi must apologize for his incorrect statement accusing the entire examination system of fraud, especially when the Supreme Court has clearly stated there is no systemic issue undermining the examination system." He further added, "Any error or fraud by individuals should be addressed appropriately. It's wrong to label the whole system as fraudulent. We must respect the Supreme Court's judgment."