BJP and Congress Issue Three-Line Whip for Lok Sabha Attendance March 9–11

The second phase of India's Budget session begins on March 9 and will continue until April 2, featuring key legislative and parliamentary business. Both the ruling BJP and opposition Congress have issued a 'three-line whip' to their Lok Sabha MPs to ensure attendance from March 9 to 11. The first phase, which ended on February 13, included debates on the India-US interim trade deal and discussions on the President's Address. The session also involves scrutiny of ministry demands by Standing Committees and upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on March 16.