AMN / NEW DELHI
The discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25 resumed in both Houses of Parliament today. Earlier in the day, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Kirtivardhan Singh laid papers on the table. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today hit out at the opposition leaders, accusing them of insulting the mandate of the country.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr. Rijiju said the country wants to see that the discussion on the budget takes place in a good and meaningful manner.
He added that the way the leaders of some parties commented and the way they gave speeches have insulted the House by lowering its dignity. He called upon the opposition parties to respect the mandate of the people. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Rijiju said the elections are over and now the focus should be to work towards a Viksit Bharat and hold constructive discussion on the Union Budget.
He alleged that the opposition leaders did not say anything on the budget, but they just indulged in politics and abused the Prime Minister. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said the budget should be discussed in the budget session. He questioned the opposition running away from discussing the provisions in the budget made for farmers and tribal people.