Parliament Winter Session Opens With Chaos As Both Houses Adjourned

Updated: December 02, 2025 16:06

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The Winter Session of Parliament began on December 1, 2025, but proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day amid uproar over electoral roll revisions. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of trampling parliamentary decorum for 11 years, setting a combative tone for the session.

The first day of the Winter Session witnessed heated exchanges between the government and opposition, with disruptions leading to adjournments in both Houses. The opposition demanded a detailed debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing concerns over transparency and the recent death of an election official in Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the session with greetings, but the atmosphere quickly turned confrontational.

Key highlights from the announcement include

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day following repeated protests and sloganeering.
Opposition parties, led by Congress and Trinamool Congress, demanded a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of trampling parliamentary decorum for 11 years, intensifying political tensions.
Prime Minister Modi extended greetings to members, calling the session a proud moment, but his remarks were overshadowed by protests.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced bills related to GST amendments, excise, and health security before the adjournment.
The government proposed alternative discussions, including on Vande Mataram, but opposition leaders insisted on prioritizing electoral roll issues.
The Winter Session is scheduled to run until December 19, with 15 sittings planned over 19 days.
Analysts note that the confrontational start signals a turbulent session ahead, with key bills likely to face resistance.

The adjournment of both Houses on Day 1 underscores the deepening divide between the government and opposition. While the legislative agenda includes crucial bills on taxation, health, and governance, the opposition’s insistence on debating electoral reforms is expected to dominate proceedings. The session is likely to be marked by repeated clashes, testing parliamentary decorum and consensus-building.

Sources: News18, NDTV, Indian Express, The Hindu, Hindustan Times

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