Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament at the start of the Budget Session on January 29, 2026, expressing hopes for productive debates on citizen empowerment and India’s development trajectory. This comes amid the ongoing session from January 28 to April 2, following President Droupadi Murmu’s joint address.
Speaking at the start of the Budget Session of Parliament. May both Houses witness meaningful discussions on empowering citizens and accelerating India’s development journey. https://t.co/tGqFvc4gup
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2026
Session Kickoff and PM’s Key Message
Speaking on day two, PM Modi called for “meaningful discussions” in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to advance national priorities. He highlighted the session’s role in reviewing the Economic Survey tabled on January 29 and preparing for the Union Budget on February 1. Modi’s remarks underscore the NDA government’s focus on inclusive growth post the historic India-EU FTA.
Budget Session Timeline
The session spans two phases: January 28 to February 13, then March 9 to April 2, with 30 sittings planned. Key events include Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget presentation on Sunday, February 1—a historic first. Opposition strategies and tributes marked day one, setting a collaborative tone.
| Phase | Dates | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| First | Jan 28-Feb 13 | President’s address, Economic Survey, Budget |
| Second | Mar 9-Apr 2 | Budget discussions, key legislations |
Link to India’s Economic Momentum
PM Modi’s optimism aligns with recent wins like the EU FTA, unlocking ₹6.4 lakh crore in exports and jobs in textiles, engineering. The session will debate fiscal policies supporting “Make in India,” MSMEs, and Viksit Bharat@2047. Piyush Goyal’s prior emphasis on “win-win” trade deals reinforces this pro-growth agenda.
This Budget Session positions India for accelerated development under PM Modi’s leadership.
