Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi revealed on Friday that the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 9. During this session, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the interim budget on February 1.
The interim budget session will kick off with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to both Houses of Parliament. Traditionally, the President addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the commencement of the first session after a general election and at the beginning of each year.
The President's speech is expected to shed light on the government's past achievements and outline policy priorities for the upcoming year. This address serves as a comprehensive overview, offering a broad framework for the government's agenda.