The Budget Session of Parliament kicked off dramatically as President Droupadi Murmu delivered her address to both Houses. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan was quick to applaud, describing it as broad, prescient, and brimming with vision.
Posting on X, he celebrated the speech’s clear depiction of India’s growth story and its bold blueprint for tomorrow. Every facet of national development found mention, signaling deep dedication to inclusive and citizen-focused advancement.
This address captures the nation’s dream of building a robust, independent, and equitable developed India. President Murmu revisited India’s triumphs in the initial quarter-century of this millennium, crediting the last ten years for breakthroughs in key sectors like infra, rail networks, military strength, aerospace, entrepreneurship, and welfare programs.
A special nod went to ‘Operation Sindoor,’ which displayed India’s prowess globally. Invoking Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, she reaffirmed the government’s empathetic approach to marginalized communities including SCs, STs, OBCs, and beyond.
True to ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,’ poverty alleviation efforts freed 250 million Indians. Women’s rise shone through with 100 million-plus in SHGs and surging ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ symbolizing economic empowerment.
Looking ahead, the session extends to April 2, 2026, featuring the Economic Survey on January 29 and Budget presentation on February 1, setting the stage for policy debates.