Parliament Budget Session LIVE: The Opposition created an uproar in the Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh, which claimed at least 30 lives. They also pressed for an official list naming the deceased, accusing the government of lacking transparency. Eventually, Opposition leaders walked out in protest.
The protest and sloganeering came two days after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Saturday, which included key announcements such as tax exemption for salaried individuals earning up to ₹12.75 lakh annually. On Budget day, the Samajwadi Party had also raised slogans demanding clarity on the Maha Kumbh deaths before staging a walkout.
The first phase of the ongoing Budget session will continue until February 13, with the second phase scheduled to begin on March 10 and conclude on April 4.
