Parliament a place for debate and discussion, not disruption or obstruction, says President Pranab Mukherjee

JNU and Rohith Vemula suicide issues will be discussed in Lok Sabha on February 25 after the Rail Budget - ANI

BSP has given proposal to move adjournment motion in Rohith Vemula suicide case, says party chief Mayawati.

President concludes his address to the Parliament.

Let us embrace those ideals as we stake our claim on the future - President Mukherjee

In the words of Netaji, “Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram” - President

We owe a great debt to our freedom fighters. It is time to repay that debt, by building the country that freedom fighters envisioned - President Mukherjee

Let us all collectively endeavour to build a flourishing and prosperous India - President

I urge all members of Parliament to discharge their duties with mutual accommodation and co-operation - President 

Government will constantly strive for smooth and constructive conduct of Parliamentary business - President Pranab

Parliament reflects the supreme will of people. Democratic temper calls for debate and discussion and not disruption or obstruction - President

Sabka Vikas means that backward sections of society are equally valued and are genuine stakeholders in the country’s progress - President

We must ensure that the poor and deprived are truly empowered to take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives - President Mukherjee

My government is focused on Sabka Vikas, beyond just the economic advancements that dominate headlines - President Pranab

Government played a proactive role in addressing climate change by launching International Solar Alliance - President

My government has fulfilled its commitment to implement four decades old demand of One Rank One Pension - President Mukherjee

My govt believes in a prosperous future for our neighbourhood - President Mukherjee

Terrorism a global threat, strong counter-terrorism measures necessary worldwide to eradicate it completely - President Mukherjee

We reached out to the world, both on land and sea - President 

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: the world is one family. My government is committed to this principle - President

My government has continued to pursue a bold and proactive foreign policy - President Mukherjee

Working to ensure that our Armed Forces will be equipped with the most capable and sophisticated armaments in the world - President Mukherjee

Defence procurement procedure has been streamlined with a focus on indigenously designed, developed and manufactured weapon systems - President

Let me congratulate the security forces in successfully foiling the attack at the Pathankot airbase - President Mukherjee

India a haven of stability in an increasingly turbulent global economy - President

Govt launched Gold Monetization Scheme and Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme in November 2015 to ensure productive utilization of idle assets - President

Government's concerted efforts to tackle menace of black money have started yielding results - President Pranab

GDP growth has increased making India the world’s fastest growing economy among large economies. Inflation, fiscal deficit and current account deficit have decreased. India recorded highest ever foreign exchange reserves in 2015 - President

Varanasi and Jaipur have been declared as the first two Indian cities to be part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network - President Mukherjee

Building upon the success over the past year, my government's endeavour is to scale new heights in space - President Mukherjee

The country recorded the highest ever software exports during 2015 - President Mukherjee

Setting up world-class infrastructure for Electronics manufacturing across the country remains a priority for my Government: President

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Twenty nine Electronic Manufacturing Clusters are under development: President Pranab Mukherjee @RashtrapatiBhvn

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Domestic air passenger traffic has registered a substantial growth during the year - President

My government is also working on a new Civil Aviation Policy with thrust on connectivity to small cities - President Pranab

My government has revived a majority of the 73 stalled road projects, completed construction of 7,200 km of highways - President Mukherjee

By March 2019, under PMGSY, one lakh seventy eight thousand rural habitations will be connected with all weather roads - President Mukherjee

My government has initiated several ambitious measures for improving sanitation standards at Railway Stations and in trains - President Mukherjee

Govt introduced dynamic & comprehensive reforms in Coal sector & conducted transparent auction/ allocation of over 70 coal blocks: President

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Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957 was amended and auction of mines has commenced: President Pranab Mukherjee

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Government has envisaged increasing the renewable energy capacity manifold to 175 GW by 2022: President Pranab Mukherjee @RashtrapatiBhvn

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Today under my Government, solar power is affordable and accessible to thousands of people: President Pranab Mukherjee @RashtrapatiBhvn

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In the year 2015 India witnessed the highest ever generation of electricity: President Pranab Mukherjee @RashtrapatiBhvn

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People's participation in policy making using "mygov" website has now taken firm roots - President Mukherjee

Govt has been unsparing in punishing those found guilty of corruption - President

My government has taken measures to eliminate the scope for corruption - President

As part of the Namami Gange Programme, my government is implementing several projects in all 118 cities and complete sanitation solutions for 1,649 gram panchayats, on the banks of the holy Ganga - President

My government firmly believes economic development and environmental protection can co-exist - President Pranab

My government has launched the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. During last year, 342 camps were conducted, aids and assistive devices distributed to over 1.7 lakh persons with disabilities - President

Strong focus on holistic healthcare, strengthening Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy - President

Happy to inform we have successfully eliminated Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus well before global targeted timeline of December 2015 - President

'Make in India' initiative has achieved 39% increase in FDI inflow despite adverse global investment climate - President

My government's mission of skilling India has gained momentum: President Pranab Mukherjee addresses the Parliament @RashtrapatiBhvn

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Rural development is one of our top priorities - President Pranab

Food security cover has doubled since 2015 - President Pranab Mukherjee

Highest urea production was achieved in 2015. Government realises role of animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries sectors - President Mukherjee

Government committed to the philosophy of 'per drop, more crop' - President

Farmers' welfare is key to nation's prosperity - President

Going forward we will all be partners in progress and development of our great country - President

My government has launched 3 new social security and pension schemes - President

Government is committed to provide 'Housing for All' - President Mukherjee

My govt is placed in making this goal possible through financial inclusion and social security - President 

My govt in particularly focused on the welfare of poor, farmers and jobs for the youth - President

Gandhiji said poverty is the worst form of violence - President Pranab

'Sabka saath, sabka saath' are the fundamental tenets which guide my government: President Pranab Mukherjee to joint sitting of Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Parliament, to address joint sitting shortly.

President of India, Pranab Mukherjee leaves for the Parliament #BudgetSession pic.twitter.com/fkxKqDqlaB

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President Pranab Mukherjee has left Rashtrapati Bhawan for Parliament where he will address the joint session of both Houses.

I wish that the Parliament session will be fruitful and there is constructive criticism as well - PM Modi

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Hope intense debates will take place in Parliament. Opposition has assured us that the session will be fruitful - PM Modi

Parliament's Budget Session is beginning today. The nation has set its eyes on Parliament proceedings. The world has also set its focus on the Budget Session due to Indian economy's resilience - PM Narendra Modi to reporters in Parliament complex

A bill which faces objections needs to be discussed and then a decision taken upon it - Kharge

We have some issues of concern such as JNU, Hyderabad University, FTII, Jadavpur University. These are things we want to talk about - Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge

Government is serious about a fruitful Budget Session. All parties promised that they will help Parliament function - Naidu

As far as government is concerned, we are ready to discuss all issues, whether it's JNU, Hyderabad University, Pathankot or Jat reservation - Venkaiah Naidu

Hope Budget Session functions properly. (We are) ready to debate on any issue raised by the Opposition, says MoS Parliamentary Affairs MA Naqvi.

BJP Parliamentary Party executive meeting will take place today at 5:30 pm in Parliament.

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi has given notice for discussion on JNU row and Ishrat Jahan in the Lok Sabha.

Also Read: BJP gives notice on JNU Row, Ishrat Jahan in Lok Sabha

The Budget Session of Parliament will open with President's address to the members of both Houses at a joint sitting.

The Budget session of Parliament is all set for a stormy start on Tuesday with major opposition parties planning to corner the government over JNU and other issue even as Congress chief Sonia Gandhi accused the NDA government of launching a planned attack on freedom of expression and right to differ.

Indications of a tumultuous beginning of the session emerged at the all-party meetings convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday where the Opposition accused the government of "setting the agenda for disruption".

Also at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, Gandhi put the onus on the government for the smooth functioning of Parliament. She declared her intent to rope in "like-minded parties" to target the ruling dispensation on issues like the JNU row, Dalit scholar Rohit Vemula's suicide in Hyderabad Central University and Pathankot terror attack. 

On its part, the government assured Opposition leaders that they will not find it wanting in ensuring discussion on any issue of concern. "The government is as much concerned about these issues as any other party and we are more than keen for a detailed discussion on all of them," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Naidu said.

After her meeting with leaders, which was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mahajan hoped that the House will run smoothly and all issues to be discussed will be decided on Tuesday at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee.

The first showdown between the ruling and the Opposition benches is expected in Rajya Sabha on February 24, the first working day of the session when the JNU issue could come up for discussion.

While the Opposition has closed ranks to corner the government on it, BJP feels it stands to gain by turning the debate into one between "patriots and anti-nationals," as a party leader said.