New Delhi, Mar 9 (Agencies): The second leg of Budget session of Parliament began on Thursday as political parties waits for the outcome of the five Assembly elections. The session will continue till April 12.

Slamming the government over killing of Indians in US, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Why is the Modi government silent even though they tweet about everything."

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the government has taken the issue of Indians attacked in US seriously and it will give a statement on it next week.

On the Lucknow encounter, wherein the suspected militant’s father refused to accept his son’s body on Wednesday and called him a traitor, Rajnath said, "I hope everyone will respect Mohd Sartaz’ statement who lost his son but did not stop supporting his nation." 

The encounter is an example of coordination between security agencies. The incident will be probed by the NIA, said Rajnath.

He also gave details about the militant Saifullah who was killed by the security personnel.

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow without transacting any business as a mark of respect to the memory of its sitting member Haji Abdul Salam who died on February 28.

There was ruckus in the Lok Sabha after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan opened the Question Hour. The Prime Minister was also present.

Earlier, Trinamool Congress leaders protested in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Parliament complex against the attack on Indians in the US.

Ahead of Budget session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hopes there will be a breakthrough in GST Bill in this session.