As the Indian Parliament gears up for the 2025 Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media, emphasizing a notable shift in the prelude to this year’s proceedings. For the first time since 2014, there have been no external attempts to create disturbances in India before the commencement of a session.
A Decade-Long Challenge
Historically, India’s parliamentary sessions, especially the Budget sessions, have been marred by external interferences. These disruptions often aimed to ignite controversies or unrest, diverting attention from crucial legislative discussions. Prime Minister Modi, in his address, remarked, “This is the first session without any foreign meddling.” He further elaborated, “Since 2014, this is the first Parliament session which saw no ‘videshi chingari’ (foreign interference) in our affairs, in which no foreign forces tried to ignite a fire.”
While the Prime Minister’s comments highlighted the absence of foreign interference, they also carried an implicit critique of domestic entities. Modi pointed out that such attempts were common before every Budget session and noted, “I had noticed this before every Budget session. And many in our country leave no stone unturned to fan these sparks.” This observation underscores the internal challenges faced by the government in maintaining focus amidst external provocations.
Anticipation for the 2025 Budget Session
The 2025 Budget Session is poised to be a landmark in India’s legislative history. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of the upcoming discussions, stating, “In this session, as always, many historic bills will be discussed in the House and after extensive brainstorming, they will become laws that will strengthen the nation.” He highlighted the government’s commitment to re-establishing the pride of women power, ensuring that every woman gets a respectable life and equal rights without any discrimination of caste and creed. “Many important decisions will be taken in this session in this direction,” he asserted.
Reiterating his government’s focus, Modi stated that the administration has been working in a “mission mode” for comprehensive development, with innovation, inclusion, and investment shaping its economic agenda. He emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment, stating that key decisions would be taken to ensure equal rights and eliminate any sectarian or faith-based discrimination.
Expressing confidence in parliamentary proceedings, the Prime Minister urged all MPs, especially first-time legislators, to contribute meaningfully to the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ during the session. He emphasized the importance of active participation and collaboration in shaping the nation’s future.
The absence of foreign interference ahead of the 2025 Budget Session marks a significant milestone for India’s parliamentary proceedings. As the nation prepares for extensive legislative discussions, the government’s focus on innovation, inclusion, and investment underscores its commitment to comprehensive development. The emphasis on women’s empowerment and equal rights further highlights the progressive agenda set for this session. With active participation from all parliamentarians, the 2025 Budget Session is poised to usher in transformative changes for India.