Budget 2024 LIVE Updates: President Murmu’s first addressal in new Parliament concludes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim Budget on February 1.

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President Droupadi Murmu is all set to address a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament today. The last session before Lok Sabha polls expected to be held in April-May this year is to provide a total of eight sittings spread over a period of 10 days. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim Budget on February 1.

Ahead of the Parliament's Interim Budget Session, the Central administration met with floor leaders of political parties on Tuesday under the direction of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The Union Minister further stated that while important legislative and other matters will also be discussed, the main focus of the meeting will be the financial business regarding the Interim Union Budget for 2024–25 and the motion of thanks regarding the President’s Address.

Furthermore, he mentioned that there will be a discussion and vote on the Supplementary Demands for Grants for the Union Government for the Year 2023–2024.

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31 January 2024, 12:42 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu concludes addressal

President Droupadi Murmu departs from the Parliament for Rashtrapati Bhavan after concluding her address to the joint session of both Houses on the first day of Budget Session.

31 January 2024, 12:19 PM IST

President Murmu speaks on the potential of India's growing tourism sector

31 January 2024, 12:04 PM IST

Modern infra has been built on borders, says President Murmu

31 January 2024, 12:02 PM IST

President also lauds defense production crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore mark

31 January 2024, 11:59 AM IST

India's inflation rate is now within 4% which was in double digits earlier, says Murmu

31 January 2024, 11:48 AM IST

India grew fastest among major economies in 2023: President Murmu

“The year 2023 was a historic year for India, when it grew the fastest among major economies despite global crisis. India grew about 7.5 per cent for two consecutive quarters,” she told the Parliament, on behalf of the central government.

31 January 2024, 11:38 AM IST

Ram Temple was awaited for centuries, it has become a reality now, says President Murmu

31 January 2024, 11:30 AM IST

'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' have become our strengths, says President Murmu

The President lauded the defence production crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, during addressal.

31 January 2024, 11:26 AM IST

For the first time poverty being alleviated on a large scale, says President

31 January 2024, 11:20 AM IST

President Murmu enlists the achievements of the government

While addressing the house, President Murmu said that the last year was full of accomplishments for India. There were many successes - India became the fastest-growing economy. India became the first nation to reach the south pole of the Moon. The successful G20 Summit hosted by India strengthened the role of India in the world. India won more than 100 medals in Asian Games. India also got the Atal Tunnel.

31 January 2024, 11:19 AM IST

"Confident that we will have a positive discussion in this new (Parliament) building," says President Murmu

31 January 2024, 11:17 AM IST

25 crore people are out of poverty now: President Murmu

31 January 2024, 11:14 AM IST

President Murmu addresses both Houses as Budget session

31 January 2024, 11:09 AM IST

I feel proud that India is way ahead of developed countries, says BJP MP Dinesh Sharma

31 January 2024, 11:06 AM IST

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla welcomes President Murmu in new Parliament with Sengol

31 January 2024, 11:06 AM IST

PM Modi targets the disruptive Members of Parliament

31 January 2024, 11:03 AM IST

"This is a festival of the Nari Shakti", says PM Modi

31 January 2024, 11:02 AM IST

PM Modi addresses reporters ahead of Budget Session, wishes everyone Ram Ram