Parliament Erupts Over Budget and Security
The Indian political landscape is currently dominated by the aftermath of the Union Budget 2026-27 and a stormy session in Parliament. From heated debates in New Delhi to crucial meetings on regional stability, here are today’s top five political stories for February 2, 2026.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi sparked a massive uproar in the Lok Sabha today by quoting from the unpublished memoirs of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. The treasury benches, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, strongly objected to the use of an “unauthentic” and unpublished book to question the government’s handling of the 2020 Chinese aggression. The House faced multiple adjournments as both sides exchanged sharp barbs over national security.
Following the “Sunday Budget” presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, regional leaders from Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu have voiced strong disappointment. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan called it a “deliberate attempt to hinder the state’s development,” while Trinamool Congress MPs staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha. They alleged that West Bengal was completely ignored in the budget despite pending dues of nearly ₹2 lakh crore.
In a move to resolve the prolonged ethnic conflict, the BJP central leadership has summoned all Manipur legislators and alliance partners to New Delhi today. The meeting, overseen by BJP in-charge Sambit Patra, includes representatives from both Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. This urgent intervention comes as the state nears one year of President’s Rule, with the Centre looking for a definitive roadmap to restore normalcy.
The Ministry of External Affairs today officially dismissed reports linking Indian leadership to the “Epstein Files” released by the U.S. Department of Justice. The reports suggested that American financier Jeffrey Epstein was contacted in 2017 to facilitate high-level meetings between Indian business figures and U.S. officials. The MEA termed these claims “trashy” and “baseless,” asserting that India’s diplomatic engagements are conducted through formal and transparent channels.
Maharashtra politics remains in a state of flux as Sunetra Pawar officially began her duties as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Her appointment follows the tragic passing of Ajit Pawar. While the ruling coalition views this as a move for stability, the opposition has questioned the “hurried” nature of the transition. Meanwhile, the state prepares for crucial local body elections rescheduled for later this week.
