Budget Session 2026 Highlights | Parliament adjourned until 11 am tomorrow

Vice President C P Radhakrishna addresses the Parliament.

. The president urges MPs for a civil discussion in the Parliament to work towards a stronger democracy and India's development.

. "In view of dangers arising due to misuse of AI, it is imperative to be serious on this issue. Defect, misinformation, fake content are becoming significant threats to democracy, social harmony and public trust,” President Murmu said.

. "My government is promoting new sectors in India. Self reliance in making microchips - a total of 10 such factories are going to commence their operations in the near future. India is taking concrete steps for Nano chips manufacturing also,” President Murmu said.

. "In 2025 India's defence production has surpassed Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Defence exports have also crossed the record of Rs 23,000 crore. After Operation Sindoor, confidence in made in India defence platforms has grown stronger.,” President Murmu said.

. Under the PLI scheme, investments of about 2 lakh crore rupees have been attracted. Also, for the past 11 years, electronics production has increased six fold. Today it has reached the mark of 11 lakh crore rupees.,” President Murmu said.

. President Mumru congratulates both women's and women's blind cricket teams.

. She said India had only 500 startups in 2014, today there are over 2 lakh startups.

. "The suspension of the Indus water treaty is also a part of India's fight against terrorism. Mission Sudarshan Chakra is in progress to further strengthen the nation's defence systems the systems. And remember, in line with the policy of my government security forces have also acted decisively against Maoist terror,” President Murmu said.

. "For employment and development in rural areas, a law named Viksit Bharat G Ram G has been enacted. This new law will ensure 125 days of guaranteed employment in villages. At the same time, it will ensure stopping corruption and leakages for which my government has been making efforts since long. This scheme will provide new momentum to rural development and create new facilities for the farmers, livestock farmers and fishermen,” President Murmu said.

. "There has been a record production of food craze and horticulture crops. The government is also working for increasing the production of those crops in which our agriculture sector was lagging behind,” President Droupadi Murmu said.

"The government's intent is also to reduce imports of agricultural products through the National missions on edible oils, oil seeds and pulses. The nation is moving towards self reliance in these sectors," she added.

. "At the beginning of 2014, social security schemes reached just 25 crore citizens. With the efforts of the Govt about 95 crore Indians have access to social security schemes now," she said.

. "Our Constitution too inspires us for the same. Every citizen of the country should get their full rights without any discrimination. My Government is committed to true social justice," she said.

. "For India, the end of the first 25 years of this century has been filled with several successes, proud achievements and extraordinary experiences. In the last 10-11 years, India has strengthened its foundation in every sector. This year is a major base for our journey towards Viksit Bharat," she said.

. Murmu also said the deal will create employment opportunities.

. Murmu is being taken in ceremonial six-horse driven buggy to address joint sitting of both Houses.

. The sittings will be held over 65 days, from January 28 to April 3 in two phases. The first will be held till February 13, while the second session begins on March 9.

. Opposition parties are set to meet at 10 am to discuss their strategy for the Budget session.

. The session will see President Droupadi Murmu address a joint session of Parliament to kick start the proceedings.

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