Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, arrived at Parliament ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s highly anticipated Union Budget 2024 presentation. Gandhi, along with other opposition leaders, is expected to closely follow the budget proceedings and raise key issues concerning the nation’s economy and the common man.
The Budget session commenced with heightened anticipation, as it marks the first budget of the newly-formed NDA government following the recent elections. The session is expected to address significant economic policies and legislative proposals, with Sitharaman set to unveil the Economic Survey and the Union Budget for 2024-2025, which aims to outline a roadmap for India’s development goals by 2047.
#WATCH | Congress MP and LoP in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi reaches Parliament ahead of Union Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/zNcijSYS4e
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The atmosphere in Parliament is expected to be contentious, with the opposition planning to actively engage the government on multiple fronts. Gandhi’s arrival signals a commitment to confront the administration over pressing issues, particularly the integrity of the examination process in India. His statements reflect a growing concern among opposition leaders about the credibility of educational assessments, which they argue undermines public trust and fairness in the system.