Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the special Parliament session and formally ending the Budget session.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla brought the proceedings to a close, followed shortly after by Rajya Sabha Chairman Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan.
In his valedictory address, the Chairman noted that the conclusion of the 270th Session of the House signified the end of the Budget session. He expressed appreciation for members' valuable contributions, which he said enriched the House debates. Highlighting the significance of the Budget session, he described it as the longest and most important of the three parliamentary sessions, given its direct influence on budgetary allocations, policies, and national development.
The Chairman recalled the session's commencement with a four-day discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, involving 79 members. He added that the Prime Minister's reply addressed several issues raised during the debate. The discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 was described as comprehensive and incisive, with 97 members participating over four days. The House also debated the functioning of two key ministries in detail.
The Chairman acknowledged suo motu statements by the Commerce and Industry Minister on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and by the External Affairs Minister on the West Asia situation. He also referenced the Prime Minister's comments on the West Asia conflict, emphasising its impact on India's energy security and the necessity for collective national resolve.
During the session, 50 Private Members’ Bills were introduced, and members spoke in 12 regional languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution on 94 occasions. The House functioned for 157 hours and 40 minutes, achieving productivity of 109.87 per cent. It addressed 117 questions alongside 446 Zero Hour submissions and 207 Special Mentions.
The Chairman noted the re-election of Shri Harivansh as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term, adding that he was felicitated by the Prime Minister and leaders across party lines. He extended thanks to the Deputy Chairman, the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons, the Leader of the House, the Leader of the Opposition, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, party leaders, members, and parliamentary staff for their cooperation throughout the session.
Following the adjournment, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Members of Parliament in his office. Present at the meeting were Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Congress MPs Kumari Selja and KC Venugopal, among others.
Earlier, a political standoff between the ruling BJP-led government and opposition parties emerged over the failure to pass legislation linked to implementing women’s reservation through a delimitation exercise. The Constitution Amendment Bill did not secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, receiving 298 votes in favour and 230 against. Speaker Om Birla declared the bill had not been passed. Subsequently, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the government would not pursue the other two interlinked bills.
The BJP accused opposition parties of blocking a historic reform aimed at ensuring 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that parties such as the Congress and TMC hindered the bill's passage and warned of political consequences. The opposition expressed support for women's reservation in principle but opposed its linkage with delimitation and census processes. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, described the bill as an attempt to alter India's electoral structure, while several Congress leaders characterised the vote as a defence of democratic values.

