From left, in front row, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav with his party leaders and Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan and other members in the well on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (Sansad TV via PTI Photo)
Parliament Winter Session Day 1 Live Updates: Both Houses adjourned for the day. The Winter Session of Parliament began today amid escalating tensions, with the Opposition united in demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, recent blast in Delhi in the context of national security, air pollution, foreign policy, among other things. The Opposition leaders have also threatened to stall proceedings if the government refuses to schedule the debate. While the government has sought cooperation for a smooth session, it has so far only proposed an alternative discussion on Vande Mataram, saying it will get back on the SIR issue. Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid slogans of opposition MPs on Monday.
All-party meet highlights: Talks between the both sides at Sunday’s all-party meeting and subsequent Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings failed to break the deadlock. With the Opposition demanding debates on SIR, the recent Delhi blast and national security, air pollution, and foreign policy, some of their MPs also signalled they would not allow the House to function if the SIR debate is denied. The government maintains that since SIR is an Election Commission-led exercise, it cannot take primary responsibility, though it has suggested widening the discussion to broader electoral reforms.
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Bills to be tabled: The government is set for a strong legislative push, listing 14 Bills for introduction or consideration. Key among them are the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, allowing private participation in the nuclear sector, and the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025, aimed at overhauling regulation in higher education. Other major Bills include amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Jan Vishwas Act, National Highways Act, and GST law in Manipur. Opposition parties, meanwhile, allege the Centre is rushing a short session to bury parliamentary traditions.
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Parliament Winter Session Day 1 Live Updates: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament premises as the Winter Session begins today.
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