Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday set the tone for the 270th session, urging members to maintain decorum, discipline, and constructive debate while deliberating on Union Budget 2026-27 and key legislative proposals. He stressed the importance of impactful contributions and parliamentary responsibility
Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan. Pic/PTI
Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday set the tone for the 270th session of the Upper House, calling upon members to maintain the highest standards of parliamentary decorum while deliberating on the Union Budget 2026-27 and other key legislative proposals, news agency PTI reported.
The Vice President of India, in his opening remarks, highlighted India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, poised to soon become the third-largest.
"India's growing influence and stature in the global economy make our role as parliamentarians crucial in shaping the nation's economic direction," he further said.
Radhakrishnan also noted that the session, spanning 30 sittings, will focus on examining the Union Budget and legislative proposals, while department-related parliamentary standing committees will scrutinise demands for grants during the recess, PTI reported.
"I call upon members to make impactful contributions to deliberations in the House as well as in the committees," added the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Union Budget 2026: RS Chairman urges members to 'utilise every minute' of session
Emphasising the magnitude of legislative work in the upcoming Budget Session, the Vice-President urged the members of the Upper House to utilise every minute of scheduled business to realise the aspirations of the people they represent, PTI reported.
The Chairman, while stressing the importance of maintaining parliamentary discipline, also said that “the magnitude of our legislative work underscores our solemn responsibility".
Hinting that the session should be conducted smoothly by maintaining the decorum of the house, the Chairman added, "Our democracy flourishes through diversity of views and spirited debate. Respectful exchange of opinions and constructive discussions should be the norm of parliamentary discourse.”
He also said that the Upper House should be “defined by decorum, discipline and dignified conduct".
Invoking Mahatma Gandhi's vision, Radhakrishnan said the members should uphold the values of democracy and discipline in their conduct.
The Chairman expressed hope for full cooperation from leaders of parliamentary parties and members in making the session productive and "a solid stepping stone in our journey towards a prosperous, self-reliant Viksit Bharat".
“Together, let us make the Budget session a success reflecting the highest standards of parliamentary democracy,” he concluded.
(With inputs from PTI)
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