First Part of Budget Session Concludes Amid Debates on Motion of Thanks and Question Hour
The first leg of Parliament's Budget Session concluded with significant debates and disruptions. Key highlights included the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address and the expunging of certain remarks from the records under Rule 261. Opposition leaders raised concerns over the removal of their speech portions, citing democratic freedom. The session also saw the passage of a bill to amend the Industrial Relations Code. Parliament is scheduled to reconvene in March to discuss departmental standing committee reports and budgetary allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
Key Points
- The Motion of Thanks to the President's Address is a critical parliamentary procedure following the President's annual speech.
- Rule 261 of the Rajya Sabha allows the Chairperson to expunge words from records if they are defamatory or unparliamentary.
- Question Hour remains a vital tool for the opposition to hold the government accountable for its policies and actions.
- The session saw the passage of the amendment to the Industrial Relations Code, the only legislation cleared in this leg.
Exam Facts
- Rule 261 of Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedure governs the expunging of remarks from records.
- The second part of the Budget Session is scheduled to start on March 9.
- Motion of Thanks is moved under Article 87 of the Indian Constitution.
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