New Delhi, March 24 (NationPress) The government intends to request a pause in the current Parliament session this week in response to demands from various members, including several from the Opposition, who are eager to shift their focus towards the upcoming Assembly elections in five States and Union Territories next month, as stated by an official source on Tuesday.

This session, the 7th of the 18th Lok Sabha, commenced its second phase on March 9 and was originally planned to conclude on April 2, centering around extensive financial discussions and the passage of the Finance Bill.

However, sources within the government have indicated that there may be a minor adjustment to this schedule. "After a brief recess, the Parliament may reconvene post-elections to address any unfinished business," remarked a government official.

Once the Assembly election results for the five States/UTs are revealed on May 4, Parliament could reconvene for a short period, he mentioned.

The initial segment of the Budget Session commenced on January 28 and concluded on February 13. During this first phase, discussions took place regarding the Motion of Thanks for the President’s Address and the Union Budget for 2026-27.

In the earlier part of the Budget Session last month, the Opposition submitted a no-confidence motion to the Lok Sabha Secretary General, seeking the ousting of Speaker Om Birla.

In their notice, they accused Birla of exhibiting partiality. This motion was endorsed by 118 MPs from various parties, including Congress, the Samajwadi Party, the DMK, the Left, and others, with the exception of the Trinamool Congress.

The motion was introduced on March 9 and was dismissed by voice vote on March 11, following two days of intense discussion.

The current segment of the session also featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the West Asia conflict in both Houses.

On Tuesday, PM Modi stated in the Rajya Sabha that as the West Asia conflict escalates, it is crucial for the Indian Parliament to project a "unified voice for peace and dialogue" to the global community.

He emphasized India's goal of fostering peace in the region through diplomacy and discussion.

"We are all aware of the West Asia conflict... It has persisted for over three years, leading to a global energy crisis. This situation is concerning for India as well. The conflict has disrupted our trade routes, affecting the supply of vital commodities such as petrol, diesel, gas, and fertilizers," he noted.

"Approximately one crore Indians are currently residing and working in Gulf nations, and their safety is also a priority for India. Several vessels carrying a significant number of Indian crew members are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, which is alarming for India. In these critical times, it is essential that a united voice for peace and dialogue emanates from this Upper House of the Indian Parliament to the world," PM Modi remarked.