Second part of the budget session of Parliament begins today

The second part of the budget session of Parliament will begin today after nearly a month-long recess. The first part of the session began on the 29th of January and concluded on 9th of February after the presentation of Union Budget and adoption of the motion of thanks to President's address to the joint sitting of both the Houses. The second part of the budget session will continue till 6th of next month.

During the session, the passage of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, which seeks confiscation of assets of absconding



fraudsters and loan defaulters will be high on the government's agenda. The bill was recently approved the Union Cabinet and the government has decided to introduce the bill in Parliament. 

Besides, the government is also keen to pass the Triple Talaq legislation and a bill seeking constitutional status to the OBC commission. During the session, the demand for grants for various ministries will also be discussed. The opposition has decided to raise the issue of PNB fraud case and other issues.