Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Parliamentary Session Begins Amid Tensions and Key Debates
The Winter Session of Parliament started with a lot of excitement and some arguments.
The new Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan, was welcomed as the new Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
However, there were heated discussions between the Opposition and the government.
The Opposition wanted to talk about changes in the electoral rolls, but the government wanted to focus on other important topics, like celebrating 150 years of the song Vande Mataram.
The Opposition said the government was avoiding important issues, while the government said the Opposition was causing disruptions.
Despite the arguments, several important bills were introduced and passed.
The session is expected to continue with more debates and discussions until December 19, 2025.
The Winter Session of Parliament began on December 1, 2025, with political tensions and legislative activity.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan was welcomed as the new Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Opposition members demanded a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, leading to disruptions.
The government prioritized a special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to address the debate.
Key bills, including the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, were introduced and passed.
- Who
- Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Opposition leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge
- What
- The Winter Session of Parliament begins with political tensions, legislative activity, and debates on key issues
- When
- December 1, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address legislative business, discuss key issues, and commemorate significant milestones
Congress and Opposition
BJP and Government
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
Congress and Opposition
Demand an immediate debate on the SIR issue, alleging procedural lapses and deaths of BLOs.
BJP and Government
Accuse the Opposition of stalling proceedings and insist on prioritizing other legislative business.
Vande Mataram Discussion
Congress and Opposition
Oppose the timing of the discussion, calling it a distraction from electoral reforms.
BJP and Government
Support the discussion, emphasizing the significance of the 150-year milestone of Vande Mataram.
Parliamentary Conduct
Congress and Opposition
Accuse the government of trampling on parliamentary decorum and rushing bills without discussion.
BJP and Government
Criticize the Opposition for turning Parliament into a stage for drama and stalling proceedings.
- Session Start Date
- December 1, 2025
- New Rajya Sabha Chairman
- C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Key Bills Introduced
- Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025; Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025; Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Special Discussion Topic
- 150 years of Vande Mataram
- Opposition Demands
- Debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Government Priorities
- Vande Mataram commemoration and legislative business
- Session Duration
- Until December 19, 2025
Sources
Lok Sabha passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill
Congress’ ‘biggest dramabaaz’ retort to PM Modi’s ‘drama’ attack on Opposition
On Radhakrishnan’s felicitation, Congress versus BJP on Dhankhar
Special Discussion On Vande Mataram In Parliament Likely This Week, PM Modi To Address
Winter Session of Parliament begins amidst political tensions and legislative activity
Centre Unveils Two New Tax Bills to Overhaul 'Sin Goods' Levies Ahead of GST Cess Expiry
Winter Session Day 1: Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves bills to repurpose levies on tobacco
FM tables Bills to levy excise on tobacco, cess on pan masala
Crackdown On Pan Masala, Gutka: FM introduces 2 bills in LS
Parliament Winter Session, Day 2: Key reports, Central Excise Bill and fresh Opposition push expected today
Govt ready for debate on electoral reforms: Rijiju
