New Delhi, Aug 7
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Manipur Budget for 2025–26, authorising an amount of Rs 30,969,44 (Rs 35,103.90 crore presented in March) amid uproar and "surprised No" from the members of the Opposition who kept on creating din in the House.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Bill under Article 356.
Despite persistent disruptions from opposition benches, the House first cleared the budget and the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, through voice vote.
FM Sitharaman termed the legislative exercise a "constitutional necessity", urging members to engage in meaningful debate.
However, the Opposition continued to raise slogans, prompting BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, to repeatedly appeal for order.
Pal clarified that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar was under the purview of the Election Commission and subjudice in the Supreme Court, and therefore not open for discussion.
"Are you here only to disrupt proceedings from day one?" he asked, urging members to fulfil their joint responsibility to deliberate on critical legislation.
The Manipur Budget includes an additional central allocation of Rs 2,898 crore, with Rs 1,667 crore earmarked for capital expenditure and Rs 1,231 crore for revenue expenditure.