Lok Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, JD(U) MP Harivansh Narayan Singh and other MPs in Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday (March 18, 2026).
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ANI Both the Houses have been adjourned for the day. The Parliament will reconvene on Monday (March 23, 2026) at 11 a.m. The Lok Sabha on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) took up a discussion and voting on the demand for grants under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said this year’s Union Budget saw an unprecedented allocation of funds for the agricultural sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, lauded the contribution of 59 members retiring from the Rajya Sabha between April and July, calling Parliament “an open university” and urging outgoing legislators to remain active in national life. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh also addressed the House and bid farewell to the retiring members.
Published: March 18, 2026 5:00 am
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