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Opposition members disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings on Thursday. They supported a national strike by trade unions protesting the India-US trade deal. They also raised state issues. Later, they debated the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill. Opposition members alleged the bill favors industrialists. They claimed earlier legislations already took away workers' rights.

In a sharp rebuttal against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress has rallied to defend farmers' interests. During a contentious 2013 WTO meeting, Sitharaman claimed the previous UPA regime failed to protect agricultural stakeholders. Anand Sharma, a former trade minister, countered her narrative, arguing that she misrepresented facts in Parliament.

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated budget debate between the BJP and TMC. The BJP accused the Mamata Banerjee government of impeding development and allowing infiltration. The TMC countered by alleging discrimination against non-NDA states, citing a lack of focus on key welfare issues.

The Congress on Thursday said it will respond to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's notice seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership and asserted that the Leader of Opposition and other members will continue to raise issues in Parliament.

Anand Sharma accuses Finance Minister Sitharaman of misleading Parliament on WTO claims to defend the controversial India-U.S. deal.