The Indian Parliament begins a debate on the central budget for 2026-27, with expected confrontations between the government and opposition regarding trade deals and farmers' interests.
The Indian Parliament has kicked off discussions on the Union Budget 2026-27 during the budget session, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha set to engage in a general debate. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget on February 1, and the opposition is gearing up for a confrontation with the ruling party. The floor leaders of the INDIA bloc are strategizing under the leadership of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, particularly focusing on issues like the interim US-India trade deal and zero tariffs on agricultural imports. These discussions will be crucial as they set the tone for the opposition's approach during the budget session.
