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President’s address to the nation Budget session-Photo-Arrangements
*President Draupadi Murmu’s address begins
*The President was given a guard of honour at the Parliament House
In her address, President Murmu said that I am very happy to address this meeting of the Parliament. Just two months ago, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and just a few days ago, the Indian Republic has also completed a journey of 75 years. This occasion will give new heights to India’s pride as the mother of democracy.
11:29 AM, 31-Jan-2025
‘Government brings credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs’
Addressing a joint session of Parliament, President Draupadi Murmu said, ‘The credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs and e-commerce export centres are encouraging business in all sectors of the country.’
Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: President Draupadi Murmu is addressing both the houses of Parliament on Friday. With this the budget session has started. The Union Budget will be presented on February 1. The budget session will be held in two phases from January 31 to April 4. The first part of the session will end on February 13 and the second phase will begin from March 10.
11:10 AM, 31-Jan-2025
Lots of work done for the middle class
The President said that my government has recently decided to constitute the Eighth Pay Commission. It has been decided to give 50 percent pension to the employees under the Unified Pension Scheme. The government is also committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class to have their own house. RERA law was made and people are being given subsidy on houses. The dream of people to travel by plane has been fulfilled through the Udan scheme. The middle class has also got the benefit of manifold increase in the number of seats for studying every subject.
11:05 AM, 31-Jan-2025
The government is paying special attention to the employment of youth
My government has paid special attention to the education of the youth and creating new employment opportunities for them. The youth will also be given opportunities to do internships in top companies. The government has approved Rs 70 thousand crore under the PM Gram Sadak Yojana. When the country is celebrating the birth centenary of Atal ji, his Atal Gram Sadak Yojana is touching new heights.
President Murmu said that the feeling of empowerment that arises in the poor by getting a dignified life helps them fight poverty. 10 crore connections were given under the PM Ujjwala Yojana. Such schemes have given the poor the confidence that they can live with dignity. A new class of middle class has been created in the country, which is accelerating the progress of the country. The more the middle class dreams, the more the country will fly. The government has praised the middle class.
11:03 AM, 31-Jan-2025
The President said that today the country is seeing the rapid implementation of big decisions.
These decisions benefited the poor, women and the deprived of the country. My government has decided to provide housing to three crore families by expanding the PM Awas Yojana. More than two crore ownership cards have been issued so far under the PM Swamitva Yojana. Crores of people are being given assistance under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Ayushman Yojana.
11:02 AM, 31-Jan-2025
President Draupadi Murmu’s address begins
President Draupadi Murmu has started addressing the joint session of Parliament. The President expressed grief over the accident on Mauni Amavasya in Mahakumbh and expressed condolences to the dead. The President also expressed condolences on the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh.
10:57 AM, 31-Jan-2025
Guard of Honor given to the President in Parliament House
President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomed the President when she reached Parliament House. After this, the President was given a guard of honor. 10:52 AM, 31-Jan-2025
President Draupadi Murmu’s caravan reaches Parliament House
The President’s caravan has reached Parliament House. In the address, the President will present the achievements of the government to the country. Parliament proceedings will begin half an hour after the President’s address. Under Article 87, the President addresses every year before the budget session.
10:41 AM, 31-Jan-2025
President Draupadi Murmu has left for Parliament House.
10:35 AM, 31-Jan-2025
PM Modi said that our republic has completed 75 years. This is a matter of great pride for every citizen of the country. The people of this country have given me this responsibility for the third time and this is the first full budget of this third term. I can say with confidence that in 2047, when the country will celebrate its 100th year of independence, this budget session will create a new confidence, will give a new energy that when the country celebrates its 100th year of independence, it will be developed. 140 crore countrymen will fulfill this resolution with their collective efforts.
10:23 AM, 31-Jan-2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the people outside the Parliament House before the start of the budget session of Parliament. He said that today at the beginning of the budget session, I bow to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. On such occasions, since centuries, we have been remembering the virtues of Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi gives us success and wisdom. She also gives prosperity and welfare. I pray that Goddess Lakshmi’s special blessings be on every poor and middle class community of the country.
09:48 AM, 31-Jan-2025
Many bills including Waqf Amendment will be introduced
The government is preparing to introduce some other bills along with the Waqf Amendment Bill in the first phase of the budget session. The Muslim Waqf (Repeal) Bill will also be introduced along with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Apart from this, the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Bill, Tribhuvan Cooperative University Bill and Immigration and Foreigners Bill are also included. Along with this, the Finance Bill, 2025 and related grant demands and appropriation bills will also be introduced. There are also 10 other such bills, which are pending in both the houses since the last session.
10:35 AM, 31-Jan-2025
PM Modi said that our republic has completed 75 years. This is a matter of great pride for every citizen of the country. The people of this country have given me this responsibility for the third time and this is the first full budget of this third term. I can say with confidence that in 2047, when there will be 100 years of independence, this budget session, this budget will create a new confidence in the direction of the resolution of developed India that this country has taken, this budget will give a new confidence, will give new energy that when the country celebrates 100 years of independence, it will remain developed. 140 crore countrymen will fulfill this resolution with their collective efforts.
10:23 AM, 31-Jan-2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the people outside the Parliament House before the start of the budget session of Parliament. He said that today at the beginning of the budget session, I bow to Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. On such occasions, for centuries, the virtue of Maa Lakshmi is remembered in our country. Maa Lakshmi gives us success and wisdom. She also gives prosperity and well-being. I pray that every poor and middle class community of the country should be blessed with the special blessings of Maa Lakshmi.
09:48 AM, 31-Jan-2025
Many bills including Waqf Amendment will be introduced
The government is preparing to introduce some other bills along with the Waqf Amendment Bill in the first phase of the budget session. Along with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Muslim Waqf (Repeal) Bill will also be introduced. Apart from this, the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Goods Bill, Tribhuvan Cooperative University Bill and Immigration and Foreigners Bill are also included. Also, the Finance Bill, 2025 and related grant demands and appropriation bills will also be introduced. There are also 10 other bills which are pending in both the houses since the last session.
09:39 AM, 31-Jan-2025
The budget session of Parliament will begin on Friday amid the hustle and bustle of the Delhi Assembly elections. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey. The survey will present an account of the health of the country’s economy. Along with this, it will also have major trends in agriculture, industry and service sector along with policy suggestions to promote economic development and deal with challenges. Finance Minister Sitharaman will present the second full budget of the third term of the Modi government and her eighth consecutive budget on Saturday. 09:04 AM, 31-Jan-2025 Budget Session Live: ‘The decade of the government gave new energy to the plan of developed India’ – President Murmu Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: President Draupadi Murmu will address both the houses of Parliament on Friday. With this the budget session will begin. The Union Budget will be presented on February 1. President Murmu will address the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at 11 am. The budget session will be held in two phases from January 31 to April 4. The first part of the session will end on February 13 and the second phase will begin from March 10.
