Parliament Winter Session Day 1 Live Updates: Both Houses have been suspended for the day; Kharge accuses the government of undermining parliamentary decorum for 11 years.

Parliament's Winter Session Day 1 Live Updates: Although the government has requested support for a seamless session, it has only put forward an alternative discussion regarding Vande Mataram and indicated that it will return to the SIR issue later.

Amid rising tensions, the Opposition has come together in calling for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, along with addressing the recent blast in Delhi concerning national security, air pollution, foreign policy, and more. Leaders from the Opposition have warned that they will disrupt proceedings if the government does not arrange the debate. While the government has requested cooperation for a smooth session, it has only put forward an alternative discussion on Vande Mataram, stating it will revisit the SIR issue later. The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following slogans from opposition MPs on Monday.

Highlights from the all-party meeting indicate that talks between both sides during Sunday’s meeting and the following Business Advisory Committee (BAC) sessions failed to resolve the impasse. The Opposition insists on discussions regarding SIR, the recent Delhi blast, national security, air pollution, and foreign policy, with some MPs indicating that they might not allow the House to function if the SIR debate is blocked. The government argues that since SIR is driven by the Election Commission, it cannot assume primary responsibility while suggesting a broader discussion on electoral reforms.

The government is poised to make a strong legislative advance, listing 14 Bills for either introduction or consideration. Among these, key Bills include the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, which permits private involvement in the nuclear sector, and the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025, designed to overhaul regulations in higher education. Other significant Bills involve amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the Jan Vishwas Act, the National Highways Act, and GST legislation in Manipur. Meanwhile, opposition parties claim that the Central government is hurrying through a short session to undermine parliamentary traditions.

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Dec 1, 2025 04:49 PM IST

Live Updates for Day 1 of the Parliament Winter Session: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned following the first day of the winter session.

Dec 1, 2025 04:32 PM IST

Live Updates for Day 1 of the Parliament Winter Session: Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha after SIR debate request turned down.

Opposition members staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday after their request for a discussion on the SIR issue was denied. Leaders accused the government of shirking accountability by refusing to address the issue despite numerous demands.

Dec 1, 2025 04:27 PM IST

Live Updates for Day 1 of the Parliament Winter Session: 'Opposition's request for SIR discussion is under consideration, not declined,' says Rijiju in RS.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the government has not dismissed the Opposition's request for a discussion on the SIR matter. “The Opposition’s demand for a dialogue on SIR is currently under the government’s consideration and has not been rejected,” stated Rijiju.

Dec 1, 2025 03:58 PM IST

Live Updates for Day 1 of the Parliament Winter Session: 'Address the SIR matter promptly, or we will protest,' warns Kharge.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Upper House to prioritize the SIR issue immediately, cautioning about escalating dissatisfaction. He stated that the SIR matter should be addressed first, or else there would be protests against it. “If you attempt to divide us, we will only grow stronger.”

Dec 1, 2025 03:53 PM IST

Live Updates for Day 1 of the Parliament Winter Session: TMC's Derek O'Brien presses Rajya Sabha chairman for electoral roll revision debate.

Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien from the Trinamool Congress urged Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday to permit a debate on the electoral roll revision exercise, emphasizing that he is the custodian of the Council of States.