BJP, Congress Issue Whip For MPs

Parties direct Lok Sabha members to attend Parliament as Budget Session resumes on March 9

March 6, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress have issued a whip to their Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, directing them to remain present on March 9 and 10 as the second phase of the Budget Session begins. The move indicates that both parties expect important discussions and legislative work during the upcoming sittings.

A party whip is a formal instruction requiring MPs to be present in the House and vote according to the party line when required. Such directions are generally issued ahead of key debates, bills, or crucial parliamentary proceedings to ensure full attendance and coordinated voting by party members.

The second phase of the Budget Session is expected to witness intense debates between the government and the opposition on several issues. With both major parties issuing whips, the upcoming days in Parliament are likely to be politically significant as lawmakers participate in discussions related to governance, policies and financial matters.