Parliament’s Winter Session Begins Tomorrow, Opposition Poised to Challenge Govt on SIR
Parliament’s December session focuses on key reforms amid opposition scrutiny of electoral processes.
The three-week session, running from December 1 to 19 with 15 sittings, follows the BJP-led NDA's decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, fueling expectations of a robust push for reforms after the disrupted Monsoon session. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju convened a meeting of floor leaders on Sunday to coordinate proceedings and ensure smooth operations. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the schedule, with the government aiming for a constructive session focused on national priorities like governance and democratic strengthening.
Opposition parties plan to confront the government over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories, raising concerns about potential irregularities and voter list manipulations. Additional flashpoints include Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis. The Government, however, withdrew a controversial bill empowering the President to regulate Chandigarh directly due to bipartisan resistance, signaling willingness to navigate political pressures.
Key legislations on the agenda include the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, to regulate atomic energy and open the civil nuclear sector to private players; the Higher Education Commission of India Bill for university autonomy and accreditation; and the National Highways (Amendment) Bill for efficient land acquisition. The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, refines the Companies Act, 2013, and LLP Act, 2008, to boost ease of doing business, while the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025, consolidates SEBI-related laws into a unified code. Amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act address Supreme Court observations on company directors, alongside two pending bills and the first supplementary Budget.
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This session underscores the NDA's reform momentum post-Bihar polls, contrasted by opposition demands for accountability on electoral processes. With both sides gearing up, the proceedings promise intense debates that could shape India's legislative landscape through December 19.
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