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India's Budget Session Concludes with Record Productivity and Key Legislative Wins

The 2025 session saw historic milestones, including the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Rajya Sabha's longest-ever sitting, despite persistent opposition protests.

Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi and other opposition MPs hold a protest over the issue of US tariffs on India, in front of Makar Dwar of the Parliament during the budget session, at Parliament House in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)
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Overview

  • The Budget Session of Parliament, held in two parts from January 31 to April 4, 2025, concluded with both Houses adjourned sine die.
  • The Rajya Sabha achieved 119% productivity, including its longest-ever sitting from April 3 to April 4, while the Lok Sabha recorded 118% productivity across 26 sittings.
  • The Waqf Amendment Bill, aimed at modernizing waqf property management through technology and addressing gaps in the 1995 Act, was passed after a marathon debate.
  • A record 49 private members' bills were introduced in the Rajya Sabha, reflecting heightened legislative activity during the session.
  • Opposition parties staged protests and boycotted the Speaker's customary tea, citing concerns over neutrality and unresolved issues like US tariffs.