<p>As the Parliament's Budget Session started during an election season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said polls keep happening but MPs should keep in mind that the Budget and related proceedings during this period draw a blueprint for the coming year and they should make it fruitful.</p>.<p>Talking to reporters just before the proceedings started, he said there are a lot of opportunities for the country. There is confidence instilled in the world for India due to its economic progress, Covid-19 vaccination programme and 'Made in India' initiatives.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/economy-union-budget/budget-session-2022-live-updates-india-economy-union-budget-2022-economic-survey-jobs-growth-nirmala-sitharaman-V-anantha-nageswaran-1076409.html" target="_blank"><strong>Track live updates of Budget Session in Parliament here</strong></a></p>.<p>"Elections keep coming. It is true that elections have an impact on (Parliament) Sessions and debates. But I request all MPs that elections will go on but the Budget Session draws a blueprint for an entire year and therefore, it is very important. The more fruitful we make this session, there will be better opportunities in the coming year to take the country to new economic heights," he said.</p>.<p>Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Goa will be going to the polls between February 10 and March 7 while the counting of votes will be on March 10.</p>.<p>He expressed hope that all parties will discuss issues with an open mind in Parliament to take the country to new "heights of development". </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>As the Parliament's Budget Session started during an election season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said polls keep happening but MPs should keep in mind that the Budget and related proceedings during this period draw a blueprint for the coming year and they should make it fruitful.</p>.<p>Talking to reporters just before the proceedings started, he said there are a lot of opportunities for the country. There is confidence instilled in the world for India due to its economic progress, Covid-19 vaccination programme and 'Made in India' initiatives.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/economy-union-budget/budget-session-2022-live-updates-india-economy-union-budget-2022-economic-survey-jobs-growth-nirmala-sitharaman-V-anantha-nageswaran-1076409.html" target="_blank"><strong>Track live updates of Budget Session in Parliament here</strong></a></p>.<p>"Elections keep coming. It is true that elections have an impact on (Parliament) Sessions and debates. But I request all MPs that elections will go on but the Budget Session draws a blueprint for an entire year and therefore, it is very important. The more fruitful we make this session, there will be better opportunities in the coming year to take the country to new economic heights," he said.</p>.<p>Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Goa will be going to the polls between February 10 and March 7 while the counting of votes will be on March 10.</p>.<p>He expressed hope that all parties will discuss issues with an open mind in Parliament to take the country to new "heights of development". </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
