Budget Session 2021: 18 Opposition Parties to boycott President's address

The Budget Session 2021 will begin today with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey today. However, 18 opposition parties have announced a boycott of the President's address due to the ongoing farmer's protest at the borders of Delhi. Including Congress, NCP, TMC, Shiv Sena, SP, Shiromani Akali Dal, BSP, and Aam Aadmi Party.