The government is prepared to discuss all issues raised by the opposition as per rules and with the permission of the chair," Naqvi said. The budget, which will have the railway budget merged in it, will be presented on February 1. The government also decided to advance the date of budget presentation so as to complete the entire process of its passage before the end of fiscal year. Asked about the session, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said much will depend on the budget. Communist Party of India leader D. Raja wondered how the government is going ahead with the budget presentation despite assembly polls.

Source: India Today January 29, 2017 14:30 UTC