Indian Parliament Resumes Budget Session with Contentious Bills and Key Issues on Agenda

The government seeks approval for Manipur's budget and Waqf Bill, while opposition plans to challenge voter ID issues and delimitation concerns.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Manipur's budget, following the state's imposition of President's Rule in February 2025.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to be introduced, with opposition members voicing strong objections to certain provisions.
Debates are expected over allegations of duplicate voter IDs, with the Election Commission committing to address the issue within three months.
The delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, which could reduce representation for southern states, has sparked protests from regional parties like AIADMK and DMK.
Additional legislative priorities include the New Income Tax Bill, 2025, aimed at modernizing tax laws, and the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025, to grant national importance to a rural management institute.