Trade impact, memorials among issues raised in Rajya Sabha
During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on February 11, 2026, members raised various issues. Trinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee demanded a memorial for Anushilan Samiti revolutionaries in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Congress MP Jebi Mather Hisham expressed concern about youth being influenced by Korean mobile games and pop culture. DMK MP P. Wilson urged the government to grant Constitutional status to the National Commission for Minorities, citing escalating violence against minority communities. Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha called for a direct mechanism for voters to recall elected representatives. Ashok Singh of the Congress highlighted the impact of the bilateral trade agreement with the United States on soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh.
12 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, refuted claims of a stagnant economy, citing government efforts and the expansion of the middle class as evidence of economic growth.
— The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi pledged continued support for farmers despite potential legal action from the Indian government.
— Economic Times
The finance minister defended the 2026-27 budget, citing strong macroeconomic stability and growth projections.
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