The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to be reintroduced in Parliament’s ongoing Budget session, despite opposition protests, with Home Minister Amit Shah assuring its alignment with constitutional principles.
Today, On 2nd February, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated, “The Budget 2025-26 reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening the financial well-being of the middle class.” He highlighted key measures such as tax relief, job creation, and economic growth. The budget also prioritizes affordable housing, healthcare, and education funding. These initiatives aim to enhance financial stability and improve the overall quality of life for middle-class families.
Today (Feb 1), while presenting the Budget 2025, the government allocated Rs 1,500 crore for Phase 3 of the e-Courts project. This initiative aims to make lower courts fully digital, online, and paperless, improving efficiency, reducing paperwork, and enabling virtual hearings. It will also allow citizens to access legal services anytime, from anywhere. To bridge the digital gap, special e-Sewa Kendras will assist those without digital access, ensuring justice for all in this technology-driven system.
PM Narendra Modi Today (Feb 1) praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it an “important milestone in India’s development journey”. He said, “This is the budget of aspirations of 140 crore Indians… [It] fulfils dreams of every Indian.” Describing it as a “people’s budget”, he highlighted that it will boost “savings, investment, consumption and growth rapidly”, driving economic progress and creating new opportunities for all.
The Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, announced in the Union Budget 2025, aims to decriminalise over 100 offences and simplify business laws, enhancing the ease of doing business. Building on the 2023 Act, it removes outdated provisions while ensuring proportionate penalties. The DPIIT is revising rules to streamline compliance, promote entrepreneurship, and attract investors, reinforcing India’s commitment to a business-friendly regulatory environment.
The Union Budget 2025 will be presented on February 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. If the Union Budget 2025 is not passed in the Lok Sabha, the government loses its majority support, leading to a financial and political crisis. Since the Budget is a money bill, failure to pass it means the government cannot withdraw funds, affecting essential expenses. To prevent a shutdown, a Vote-on-Account may be passed for temporary funding. However, if the deadlock continues, it can trigger a no-confidence motion, Prime Minister’s resignation, dissolution of Lok Sabha, and fresh elections, potentially causing the government to collapse.