Second part of Budget session begins March 9, all eyes on UP results

The most important legislative agenda for the government would be to get the finance bill passed

The second part of the Parliament’s Budget session, starting on Thursday, is expected to begin on a sombre note. Fireworks might follow, as both the ruling and opposition benches are awaiting the Assembly poll results in five states on Saturday.

Monday is a holiday on account of Holi. So, the effect of the election results, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, would be seen on March 14 or March 15. 

The UP polls saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and the Samajwadi Party-Congress combine leaders, Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, attacking each other. The result is expected to