Speculation over Budget as Jaitley heads to Parliament

February 01, 2017 09:16

Speculation is rife that the presentation of the Union Budget will be delayed by a day after former Union minister E Ahamed died early this morning.

Traditionally, Parliament is adjourned for a day if a sitting member dies either during the inter-session period or during the session itself.

However, the Budget can be presented in the Rajya Sabha today as E Ahamed was not a member of the Upper House. The Lok Sabha can be convened to mourn the death of the MP after which it is adjourned, and the Budget can be taken to the Rajya Sabha.

According to reports, a final call on the budget will be taken by the Speaker, and a decision is expected by 10 am.

Image: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley along with his ministry officials with the Budget papers, on Wednesday morning.

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