<h1>Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2020 Without Debate Amid COVID-19; Over 40 Government Amendments Included.</h1> The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2020, without discussion due to curtailed sittings amid the coronavirus outbreak. Over 40 government amendments were introduced, and opposition amendments were negated. The decision to pass the Bill without debate was made at an all-party meeting led by Speaker Om Birla, citing the extraordinary situation. The Bill enacts the central government's financial proposals for fiscal 2020-21. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved the amendments, while opposition leaders sought information on financial relief for sectors affected by the pandemic. The Budget Session was initially set to conclude on April 3.