Parliament Budget Session Day 7 LIVE: Both Houses to continue discussion on motion of Thanks to President's address

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Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue the discussion on the motion of ‘Thanks to the President’s Address’ during the ongoing Budget Session on Thursday (February 5, 2026). In the Lok Sabha, the motion was moved by Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by Tejasvi Surya. The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address on Wednesday (February 4, 2026); instead, after repeated disruptions and sloganeering by the Opposition members, the Speaker adjourned the Lok Sabha. 

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The Prime Minister is likely to reply in the Rajya Sabha on the motion of thanks today as the discussion continues. 

The Budget session comprises 30 sittings over 65 days and concludes on April 2. The two Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 to enable the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various Ministries and departments.