New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Rajya Sabha took up debate on Union Budget on Monday as the stalemate continued in the Lok Sabha over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's intention to speak about a reference in former Army Chief NN Naravane's "unpublished book" and the opposition members and the treasury benches trading charges.

Initiating the debate on Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday slammed the government over the Union Budget 2026, saying it is "parsimonious, forgetful of the past year" and will vanish from memory of people.

He said that in budget discussion, every subject, every ministry, every department for whom money is allocated and an appropriation is sought can be discussed.

Chidambaram said a lot...