Budget 2025: Uproar in Parliament as Opposition Demands Debate on Mahakumbh Tragedy | ABP News

On February 1, 2025, prior to the Union Budget presentation, Parliament witnessed significant commotion as the Samajwadi Party (SP), led by Akhilesh Yadav, demanded an immediate discussion on the recent stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The tragedy resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, raising concerns about the event's management and safety protocols. SP members emphasized the urgency of addressing the incident, seeking accountability from authorities and the implementation of measures to prevent such occurrences in the future. They argued that the gravity of the situation warranted prioritization over the scheduled budget proceedings. However, the ruling party contended that the budget presentation, being a constitutional obligation, should proceed as planned, suggesting that the Mahakumbh incident be discussed subsequently. This divergence led to heated exchanges, causing a temporary disruption in parliamentary activities. The incident underscores the ongoing tension between the need to address immediate crises and adhere to procedural schedules within legislative bodies.