Updated On: 02 February, 2026 09:32 PM IST | Tarun Verma
From policy debates to opposition interventions, the Lok Sabha came alive during the Union Budget Session 2026 as Union ministers and opposition leaders debate policy priorities, national security, and economic issues in Parliament. PICS/PTI

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Amit Shah participated in the debate amid opposition protests and countered criticism on internal security and governance in Parliament session, lok sabha held on 2nd February
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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticised the government’s economic policies and raised concerns over unemployment and inflation
![<p>Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu updated the Parliament on the ongoing investigation into the Air India AI-171 Ahmedabad crash and aviation safety measures</p>
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Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu updated the Parliament on the ongoing investigation into the Air India AI-171 Ahmedabad crash and aviation safety measures
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Members of Parliament attend proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya participated in the debate focusing on governance and policy issues targetting Congress
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted government initiatives related to ports, shipping, and waterways

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the government initiatives to promote sports development, youth engagement, and grassroots talent across the country
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed defence preparedness and national security priorities during the discussion

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Congress MPs sit in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, as the opposition pressed the government on economic and social issues
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