Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Houses to resume today; Waqf bill top priority for government

Opposition MPs raise slogans against the JPC report regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.
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The two Houses of the Indian Parliament are set to reconvene as the second part of the budget session begins. According to the list of business for the Lok Sabha, various bills and standing committee reports will be presented.

The first part of the Parliament’s Budget session this year drew to a close on February 13.

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There are indications of an ‘EPIC’ showdown between the government and the opposition which is planning to raise issues such as the alleged manipulation of electoral rolls, the fresh bout of violence in Manipur and India’s handling of the Trump administration.

The focus of the government will be on getting Parliament nod for the demands for grants, completion of the budgetary process, seeking approval for the Manipur budget and passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill.

Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to move a statutory resolution seeking Parliament approval for the proclamation of President’s Rule in Manipur.

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