Parliamentary tensions escalated as Congress vowed to highlight the MNREGA issue during the recently initiated Budget session. This move follows sharp criticism from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who lambasted the opposition for causing disruption during President Droupadi Murmu's address to both houses. Congress figure Imran Masood criticized the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, labelling it as ineffective and accusing the government of neglecting the poor. The opposition's actions have been described by Masood as a strategy to combat what he perceives as the government's repackaged policies. He emphasized that national dignity extends beyond politics, and viewed the opposition's behavior as disrespectful to these national celebrations.