Gorakhpur MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Kishan seriously raised the problems of small and traditional traders in the Lok Sabha on Friday (March 13, 2026). Making special mention under Section 370, he said that due to rapidly growing online business, small shopkeepers and traditional traders are facing tough competition.

The MP said that big online platforms are trying to capture the market through heavy discounts and aggressive marketing, which is affecting the income of small traders. Many shopkeepers are having to close their businesses. He also said that there is lack of adequate social security system for small traders and their families, which is a matter of serious concern.

Ravi Kishan placed three major demands before the government in the House

• Clear and strict rules for online trading, so that excessive discounting and monopolization of the market by big platforms can be prevented.
• Protection of interests of small and traditional traders. Such policies should be made by the government, so that local shopkeepers and small traders can get protection and equal opportunities.
• Social security system for traders. So that schemes like medical insurance and accident insurance should be ensured for small traders and their families.

Expressed concern over the situation of traders

The MP said that lakhs of small businessmen of the country are facing financial pressure today. Many families become burdened with debt in case of illness or accident because they do not have any kind of health or accident insurance available. He said that small traders are the backbone of the country’s economy and it would not be appropriate to ignore them. The government should take concrete steps in this direction soon.

Appeal for immediate action from the government

MP Ravi Kishan appealed to the Central Government to immediately consider this issue and make clear policies and rules, so that balanced and healthy competition can be maintained in the market and small traders can get economic and social security. He said that this issue is not only related to businessmen but also to the economic structure and social justice of the country.

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The second phase of the budget session of Parliament is going to start from Monday. With the beginning of the session, a big statement is going to come from the government regarding the ongoing situation in West Asia and the safety of Indians living in Gulf countries. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will give a detailed statement on this issue in Parliament. It is believed that during this time the opposition will also raise many questions from the government.

Jaishankar’s statement on the situation in West Asia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will give a statement on the current situation in West Asia in both houses of Parliament on Monday. This statement is being considered important because a large number of Indian citizens work in Gulf countries and in view of the current situation, concerns are being raised about their safety. Through this statement, the government can give information about the security of Indians and the government’s strategy.

Chances of conflict in the second phase of the budget session
The second phase of Parliament is likely to be quite turbulent. There may be conflict between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition on many issues. Among these, the no-confidence motion brought against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the crisis in West Asia and the India-America trade agreement are prominent.

Issue of oil supply and oil purchases from Russia
The opposition is also preparing to corner the government on the decision in which the US administration has given India permission to buy oil from Russia for 30 days. This decision is being discussed globally amid the fear of oil supply being affected by the Strait of Hormuz, which is controlled by Iran. This sea route is considered important for supplying about a quarter of the world’s oil.

NDA’s attack on insulting the President
On the other hand, the ruling party is also preparing to attack the opposition over the alleged insult to the President. Prime Minister Modi has described the protocol controversy during Draupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal as ‘shameful and unprecedented’. He held the state government responsible for this.

Rahul Gandhi targeted the foreign policy of the government
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has also criticized the foreign policy of the government. He says that India’s foreign policy should be based on the country’s history, geography and values ​​of truth and non-violence, but this is not visible in the current situation.

The session will continue till April 2
This session of Parliament will continue till April 2. During this period, the government has to pass the Finance Bill and demands for grants of various ministries. However, the government has not yet announced its complete legislative agenda for this session.

On Thursday, the ninth day of the budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, there was a fierce altercation between the party and the opposition in the House. During this period, a lot of statements were made from both the sides. Samajwadi Party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav cornered the government on the issue of farmers and irrigation and raised the issue of lack of DAP.

While presenting his views in the UP Assembly, Agriculture Minister of UP Government Surya Pratap Shahi cornered the SP government by asking questions regarding the shortage of DAP. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi surrounded. While comparing with the SP government, the Agriculture Minister said that our government has distributed 30 lakh tonnes more DAP than the SP government. Action was taken against the one who committed the wrongdoing. An FIR was also lodged against a company.

Shivpal Yadav angry at Agriculture Minister’s answer

The Agriculture Minister said that when the government was in power, the farmers did not get seeds and they were left to the mercy of God. Shivpal Singh got angry at his answer and expressed his objection by saying, “Have you brought the budget from your home?”

Shivpal said, “They are even saying that the budget has been increased so much, have you brought the budget to your home? There is public money in the budget. There are taxes. How much the state has been looted in GST. They keep praising it.”

Government cornered on farmers and irrigation issues

Shivpal Yadav also raised questions on Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on the issue of irrigation in the House and asked for grants for agriculture, irrigation and urban development and asked whether you bring money from your home for the schemes?

Actually, Shivpal Yadav was discussing the proposal of reduction in the grant demands of Jal Shakti Department in the House. Shivpal Yadav said that I had called you and asked you to open the water in the canals but there was no water and when I called the officer, the work could be done. He also appealed to the minister to take strict action against the officers.

During the budget session of Bihar Assembly, once again the pitiful condition of government hospitals came into the center of discussion. This time this issue was raised with full force by young MLA and famous folk singer Maithili Thakur. During the Question Hour, he completely rejected the government’s written reply, citing the dilapidated condition of the hospital in his constituency. He said that even though the situation appears to be fine on paper, the reality on the ground is completely different.

Hospital building can respond at any time

Maithili Thakur told that the hospital building in her area is so dilapidated that a major accident can happen at any time. He said that plaster keeps falling from the ceiling, there are deep cracks in the walls and water drips in the wards during the rainy season. Despite this, patients are being treated there, pregnant women are admitted and children are kept there. He called it a direct mess with people’s lives.

‘I am not satisfied with this answer’

Expressing displeasure over the government’s written reply, Maithili Thakur clearly said, “I am not at all satisfied with this reply. It says that the building is not bad, it only needs repairs. But I have seen with my own eyes how bad the condition is.”

He further said that health services are being run in a small room in the hospital and at present no MBBS doctor is posted there. Earlier there were two doctors, but now both are gone.

Budget increased, yet why is there misery?

The MLA raised the question that when the health budget is being increased every year, then why is the condition of hospitals not improving. He said that shortage of doctors and medicines is a problem, but an even bigger danger is the dilapidated buildings, which can collapse any time. He asked the government whether new buildings would be built only after a major accident.

The Health Minister replied that the government is taking this issue seriously. New buildings have been approved for many hospitals and work is also going on at some places.

Very dilapidated buildings have been identified and a plan for repair has been made. But Maithili Thakur was not satisfied with this answer. He immediately said that his hospital has been in the list for many years, but neither repairs have started nor a new building has been built.

Due to repeated questioning, the atmosphere in the House became heated for some time. Opposition MLAs expressed their support by thumping the table, while the ruling party looked uncomfortable. Maithili Thakur, who was speaking in the Assembly for the first time, also openly expressed her views on the absence of opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav on this occasion.

A heated war of words was witnessed in the Parliament complex between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu. When Rahul Gandhi called him a ‘traitor friend’, Union Minister Bittu hit back by calling him an ‘enemy of the country’. The heated exchange between the two leaders at that time became very serious. Friday (6 February 2026) Today once again Ravneet Singh Bittu targeted the Gandhi family and also advised Rahul Gandhi to go to Prime Minister Modi’s school.

What did Ravneet Singh Bittu say?

Referring to the assassination of the then late Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh, the Union Minister said, when his (Rahul Gandhi) father was assassinated, he gave himself Bharat Ratna, whereas the sitting Chief Minister of Punjab Beant Singh of Punjab gave martyrdom, but it was not even mentioned. Congress remained in the government for 10 years, but never even talked about Bharat Ratna for him.

Bittu said, “After yesterday’s incident, I have become stronger. Gandhi family is the enemy of the country. I will continue to fight against them with hard work and honesty. He said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been running a school since the morning, he is giving tips to the children. Yesterday everyone called him a child, if Rahul Gandhi also goes to Prime Minister Modi’s school or listens to him, then he too will be successful in life.”

What is the Rahul Gandhi-Ravneet Singh Bittu dispute?

On the sixth day of Parliament, a heated war of words was witnessed between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu in the Parliament premises. The clash between the two leaders took place when opposition MPs were protesting at Makar Dwar. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi commented on Bittu and called him a ‘traitor friend’. After this, Bittu retaliated by calling Rahul Gandhi an enemy of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also fired political arrows at Congress by mentioning this issue in Rajya Sabha.

Who is Ravneet Singh Bittu?

Ravneet Singh Bittu is currently a Rajya Sabha MP. BJP had sent him to the Upper House from Rajasthan in August 2024. Bittu is the Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways and Food and Processing Industries in the Central Government. Before joining BJP, he was involved in Congress Party. Joined Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2024. In the Lok Sabha elections, BJP had made him a candidate from Ludhiana seat of Punjab, but he was defeated by Congress candidate Amar Singh Raja Warar. Bittu has been MP of Ludhiana twice. He is the grandson of former Chief Minister of Punjab Beant Singh, who was assassinated in August 1995.

Concern and opposition has been expressed from many sections regarding the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC) related to promoting equality in higher educational institutions. Meanwhile, President Draupadi Murmu said on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) that the government is working with full sensitivity for Dalits, backward classes, deprived and tribal communities.

Today 95 crore people of the country got social security cover: President

Addressing the joint meeting of both the Houses of Parliament on the occasion of the beginning of the budget session, President Draupadi Murmu said that the concept of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas is bringing positive changes in the lives of all the citizens of the country. He said that in the beginning of 2014, social security schemes could reach only 25 crore citizens, but due to the continuous efforts of my government, today about 95 crore Indians of the country have got the cover of social security.

He said that my government is working with full sensitivity for the Dalits, backward classes, deprived and tribal communities. However, during this time he did not directly mention the issue of University Grants Commission (UGC).

Baba Saheb Ambedkar always laid emphasis on equality: President

President Draupadi Murmu said, ‘The architect of the Constitution, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar always emphasized on equality and social justice. Our Constitution also inspires us in this spirit. He emphasized that social justice means that every citizen gets the opportunity to exercise his full rights without any discrimination.

He said, ‘The government is fully committed to fulfilling the true meaning of social justice and as a result, 25 crore citizens have been lifted out of poverty in the last decade. In the third term of my government, the campaign to empower the poor has progressed at a faster pace. My government is institutionalizing transparency and honesty in all systems.

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Budget Session Live: Today is the 14th day of the budget session of Parliament. The House was proceeded on Friday, in which there was a lot of uproar. In the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi accused Speaker Om Birla of not letting him speak, while the speaker called the opposition’s behavior inappropriate.

There was a dispute in the Rajya Sabha, where Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. There was a debate about Shivkumar’s statement that changes the constitution. Today, two important bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The first coastal shipping bill in this is 2024, which has been brought to increase trade in coastal areas and to increase the participation of Indians. Apart from this, the Waqf Amendment Bill can also be introduced. This can also be discussed today.

‘Catholic Bishop Council appeals to support Waqf Amendment Bill’

The Catholic Bishop Council of India has appealed to political parties to support the Waqf Amendment Bill. This information was given by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. He wrote in his post on the social media platform X, posting a letter issued by the Catholic Bishop Council of India, the Catholic Bishop Council of India has appealed to political parties to support the Waqf Amendment Bill.

Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande said this

Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande welcomed on Monday for supporting the Waqf Amendment Bill of Kerala’s Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC). He said that the Catholic body probably understood that land is being grabbed in the name of Waqf. Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande welcomed the decision to support the Catholic Bishops Council to support the Waqf Amendment Bill.

He said, it is very important to pass the Waqf modification bill, the number of people who understand it will be good. The Catholic body probably understands how land is being grabbed in the name of religion. We welcome his decision. Manisha Kayande targeted the Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP and veteran Rajya Sabha MP and veteran Sonia Gandhi’s new education policy and the allegation of the removal of Mughal history and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi from the syllabus. He said, ‘Sonia Gandhi has no moral right to do these things. He ran the Congress party but did nothing for the country.