Budget passed sans discussion

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the crucial Finance Bill 2018 and a `89.25 lakh crore spending plan for the next fiscal year without discussion amid ruckus, which led to the adjournment of both the Houses of Parliament for the eighth day.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the crucial Finance Bill 2018 and a `89.25 lakh crore spending plan for the next fiscal year without discussion amid ruckus through voice vote, which led to the adjournment of both the Houses of Parliament for the eighth day running.

The Finance Bill as well as the Appropriation Bill were passed in a matter of 25 minutes even as vociferous members from TDP, AIADMK, SP and the RJD stood in the well of the house and shouted slogans over a slew of issues.

Holding placards and shouting slogans, MPs from TDP and YRS Congress sought special assistance for AP, AIADMK members were seeking setting up of the Cauvery river tribunal.

The MPs from the Congress, Left and SP were seen shouting slogans over the manner in which the finance and appropriation bills were being passed. The Lower House was adjourned for the day immediately thereafter.

The opposition protested against the passage of the Budget without debate, as the session is slated to continue till April 6. The Rajya Sabha, which was informed of the passage of the budget at 2 PM, was also adjourned for the day thereafter.