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Opposition MPs stage walkout amid Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech
Several opposition MPs staged a walkout during Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech. They were demanding a discussion on the Mahakumbh stampede and walked out to mark their protest.
After the symbolic walkout, all MPs who went out joined the ongoing parliament session.
At least 30 people died and over 60 were injured in the stampede last week. The opposition blamed the BJP-led UP government’s mismanagement for the tragedy.
Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2025
Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget in the Parliament. In her opening remarks, she said the government will realise the ‘sab ka vikas’ goal by stimulating balanced growth for all regions.
“Our economy is the fastest growing among all major economies. Our development track record for the past 10 years and structural reforms have drawn global attention. Confidence in India’s capability and potential has only grown in this period. We see the next 5 years as a unique opportunity to realise sabka vikas, stimulating balanced growth of all regions” she said.
She also stressed unlocking the potential of India’s marine sector and said that the government will bring a framework for the sustainable harnessing of fisheries with a special focus on the Andaman and Lakshadweep zones.
“India ranks second largest globally in fish production and aquaculture. Seafood exports are valued at 60,000 crore rupees. To unlock the untapped potential of the marine sector, our government will bring in an enabling framework for the sustainable harnessing of fisheries from the Indian inclusive economic zone and high seas with a special focus on the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands,” she said.
She also highlighted a national mission for cotton production farmers.
“For the benefit of lakhs of cotton-growing farmers, I am pleased to announce a mission for cotton productivity. This five-year mission will facilitate significant improvements in the productivity and sustainability of cotton farming and promote extra-long staple cotton varieties. The best of science and technology support will be provided to farmers,” Sitharaman added.
The Finance Minister also mentioned that the government will establish a Makhana Board in Bihar to benefit farmers in the area.
“Makhna Board will be established in Bihar to improve production, processing, value addition and marketing of Makhana. The people engaged in these activities will be organized into FPOs. The board will provide handholding and training support to Makhana farmers and will also work to ensure they receive the benefits of all relevant government schemes,” she said.
With inputs from ANI
Opposition MPs stage walkout amid Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech
In a dramatic turn of events during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech, opposition members of Parliament staged a walkout in protest. As Sitharaman began outlining the government’s fiscal plans for the upcoming year, members from various opposition parties stood up and walked out of the Lok Sabha, expressing their dissatisfaction with the budget proposals.
The opposition MPs criticized the government’s budget, calling it “anti-people” and “pro-corporate.” They raised concerns about the lack of measures to address the economic challenges facing the country, as well as the government’s handling of issues such as unemployment, inflation, and farmer distress.
Despite the opposition walkout, Sitharaman continued with her speech, highlighting the government’s priorities and initiatives to boost economic growth and development. She defended the budget as being in the best interest of the nation and emphasized the need for fiscal discipline and prudent financial management.
The walkout by opposition MPs added a dramatic twist to an already highly anticipated Budget session, setting the stage for further debates and discussions on the government’s economic policies and priorities. As the country awaits further details and analysis of the budget proposals, the walkout by opposition members serves as a reminder of the deep divisions and disagreements that exist within the political landscape of India.
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