Parliament Budget Session Live: Kiren Rijiju, Congress leaders meet Speaker amid chaos in Lok Sabha

Opposition MPs protest over India-US Trade Agreement, raising objections to the reduction in import duties on American agricultural products entering India to zero. Visuals from the Parliament premises.

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 PM amid noisy protests by opposition

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday held a meeting with leaders of the Congress and the BJP to build consensus for smooth functioning of the House, parliamentary sources said.

Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi and BJP leader Kiren Rijiju met Birla at Parliament amid disruptions in the ongoing session.

Sources said the discussions focused on resolving differences between the treasury benches and the opposition to allow legislative business to proceed.

Following the meeting, the House is expected to function smoothly from 2 PM, the sources added.

BJP President JP Nadda addressed the Rajya Sabha on the India-US trade deal and slammed Rahul Gandhi for making what he called “anti-India” remarks in Parliament yesterday.

"It is not good that the discussion in Lok Sabha was disrupted due to one individual. May he have some wisdom. I hope he will mend his ways today...He doesn't articulate well in debates but he should not harm others. There are several MPs in Congress and the Opposition who debate well, give good suggestions and want to spealk, their time is also being wasted due to Rahul Gandhi..." Rijiju said while talking to the media.

After the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, Kiren Rijiju described Rahul Gandhi as “childish,” saying his statements could demoralise Indian soldiers. Highlighting India’s global trade achievements, Rijiju noted that under PM Modi, deals have been signed with the EU, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and the US. He added that these agreements enhance India’s international stature and will give a strong boost to the country’s economy.

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticised the India‑US trade agreement, saying while India and the US are both major economies that need each other, US President Trump’s stance has been inconsistent: from calling the Indian economy “dead” to now seeking close trade ties. He questioned the conditions attached to the tariff cut to 18%, particularly restrictions on India’s oil purchases from Russia and Iran and the push to buy US or Venezuelan oil. 

Chidambaram also challenged the feasibility of India buying large volumes of American goods and said it was premature to judge the pact based on Trump’s social media posts, given the US leader’s history of impulsive statements.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticised the India‑US trade agreement, likening it to “Narendra Surender 2.0” and accusing the Modi government of surrendering to US pressure. He argued that the deal’s 18 % tariff on Indian exports and zero tariffs on American imports was unacceptable, calling it an insult to Parliament. 

Congress demanded that the Modi government take Parliament into confidence and lay the texts of both the EU and US trade deals on the table for discussion. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that, based on information from President Trump, Prime Minister Modi has “completely surrendered.”

Ramesh recalled Modi’s high-profile White House visit a year ago, saying India-US relations seemed at their peak and trade negotiations began immediately. However, he added, relations soured after Trump announced the halt to Operation Sindoor in May 2025 and later embraced Pakistan and Field Marshal Asim Munir, “exposing the hollowness of Mr. Modi’s huglomacy,” he said on X.

NDA MPs felicitate PM Modi for the India-US trade agreement, at NDA Parliamentary party meeting in Parliament premises

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NDA Parliamentary Party meeting is underway at the Parliament premises. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and newly-elected party chief Nitin Nabin at the meeting.

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Parliament Annexe Building to attend the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting

#WATCH | Delhi | PM Narendra Modi arrives at Parliament Annexe Building to attend the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting pic.twitter.com/leONLwnMUU

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Parliament Annexe Building to attend the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting

Rahul Gandhi’s reference to Naravane’s book sparked chaos in the Lok Sabha, leading to adjournments first till 3 pm, then 4 pm, before the House was suspended for the day on Monday.

Congress Lok Sabha MPs are scheduled to meet today at 10:30 am in the party’s Parliamentary office, ANI reported.