Budget session of Parliament from 31 January to 13 February

January 9: In all probability, the Budget session of the Parliament is likely to be held from January 31 to February 13 and the interim Budget is expected to be presented on February 1. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs met today and discussed the dates for the budget session. This will be the last parliament session before general elections that are due this year.

President Ram Nath Kovind is likely to address the joint sitting of the two Houses on January 31 and the Economic Survey is also likely be tabled on the same day. The Winter session of Parliament, scheduled to end on Tuesday, was extended for a day for the Rajya Sabha which will end on Wednesday. The final decision regarding the Budget session is likely to be announced after the Rajya Sabha is adjourned sine die and the committee recommends the prorogation of the Winter session.