The extended Budget Session of Parliament drew to a close on Saturday, with both Houses adjourned sine die, capping a politically fraught period that exposed deep fissures over electoral reforms and the future shape of India’s representative democracy.
The Congress MP made the ‘traitor’ remark after the Union MoS Bittu commented on the Congress MPs protesting at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament. Bittu said, "They are sitting as if they won a war."
Parliament’s Budget Session begins today with the President’s address, ahead of the Union Budget on February 1 and weeks of debate on economic and policy issues.
The crucial Monsoon session is likely to be held in the new Parliament building which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28.
Opposition is likely to demand discussion on Chinese intrusion despite the government's reluctance to discuss security matters.
The Opposition including the Congress took active part in the Rajya Sabha debate and later heard Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply also, except for the Trinamul Congress members who staged a walk-out before Modi began.
18 Opp parties to boycott Presidents address
