The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, marking the conclusion of the Budget Session that began on January 31.
When the House reconvened at 12 noon after an earlier adjournment over remarks by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Speaker Om Birla delivered his valedictory address before adjourning the House indefinitely.
He highlighted that 16 bills were passed during the session and that House productivity exceeded 118%. However, opposition members protested his remark that Gandhi’s claim—that the Waqf Amendment Bill was bulldozed without discussion—was unfortunate and against the dignity of the House.
During the session, the government completed its budgetary exercise, with the Lok Sabha approving the demands for grants for various ministries along with the Finance Bill. The budget for Manipur, which is currently under central rule, was also passed.
The session also saw heated debates, particularly over the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was eventually passed by Parliament despite strong opposition. Lawmakers sat for extended hours to ensure its approval.
