Parliament Winter Session: LS, RS adjourned for the day amid Opposition's uproar over SIR | Highlights

Parliament is set to hold a special discussion this week to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, the national song. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also likely to speak during the discussion.

In Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda says, "When you (CP Radhakrishnan) became the Governor of Maharashtra, you visited each and every district of Maharashtra, the same you did with Jharkhand. This shows your commitment for the society and the states' welfare. PM Modi nominated you for the post of the Vice President and we all voted for you. We have complete faith in you and under your leadership, we are confident that you will conduct the proceedings of the upper House of the largest democracy very well..."

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "Political parties issue manifestos to show people their vision and promises. Today, the BJP owes a huge responsibility to the people of Bihar. The opposition never indulges in drama, we only stop those who do. We simply demand that the government fulfil what it has written in its manifesto. Winning or losing elections is a part of democracy, but commitments made to the public must be honoured."

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday amid unrelenting protests by opposition parties demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Amid the uproar, a bill to implement amendments to the GST law in Manipur was passed after a brief discussion.

The three recently elected MPs from Jammu and Kashmir on Monday took oath as members of the Upper House. National Conference leaders -- Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and party treasurer Gurwinder Singh Oberoi took oath as Rajya Sabha members at the start of Parliament's Winter Session.

Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed pain over the sudden exit of former house chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, saying that the members were not able to bid him a farewell. Kharge made this remark while extending his wishes to the new chairman of Rajya Sabha, CP Radhakrishnan.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on manufacturing of pan masala, which will replace the GST compensation cess on such sin goods.

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2pm again, amid ruckus over discussion on SIR. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the rise of C P Radhakrishnan from an ordinary background to the office of Vice President reflects the true strength of democracy, and hoped his experience and guidance will aid in the smooth running of the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge has congratulated Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on assuming the office.  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Centre to take action as Delhi reels under severe pollution. Vadra said children and old people are facing several issues due to toxic air and political difference should be set aside to improve the situation. 

The Lok Sabha proceeding has been adjourned till 12 amid Opposition ruckus over SIR.  

The Opposition parties have initiated an uproar in Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on SIR. The lawmakers are shouting slogans. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Parliament Winter Session should not become a battlefield either by frustration caused by defeat or the arrogance of victory. He asked the Opposition to fulfil its responsibility towards the country.   

TMC MP Derek O'Brien said his party backs the Opposition on the issue of SIR. Notably, TMC abstained from the meeting held ahead of the the Parliament Winter Session. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed the media at Parliament House ahead of the Winter Session. Addressing the media, the Prime Minister said, "This winter session isn't just a ritual...India has lived democracy. The zeal and enthusiasm of democracy have been expressed time and again in such a way that faith in democracy continues to grow stronger."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said whoever wants to do drama can do it but the Winter Session of the Parliament should emphasise on policy and not slogans. 

The TMC has abstained from key meeting by the INDIA bloc ahead of the Parliament Winter Session.  

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said the party will raise its issues and SIR was one of them. He alleged that the government wants to ‘delete’ the valid voters.

The government has listed nine economic bills, including a bill to amend Insurance Laws and two others to levy tax and cess on sin goods like tobacco and pan masala, for the Winter Session of Parliament beginning Monday.

BSP supremo Mayawati said the party wants both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to function in a peaceful manner as the Parliament Winter Session commences today.   

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan said her zero hour is on pollution and the party wants the Parliament to run. She said Delhi air pollution was a serious issues and there should be at least a day-long discussion on this.

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament beginning on Monday, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said his party will strongly raise the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), terming it a "conspiracy to cut the voters."

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal said the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is always prepared to discuss any matter raised by the Opposition, adding that the proceedings should not be disrupted.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, seeking immediate suspension of SIR exercise across all 12 states and UTs. Congress Lok Sabha MP Vijay Kumar alias Vijay Vasanth also gave a similar notice. Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has filed Adjournment Motion under Rule 267 on ‘deaths’ and ‘human rights violations’ of Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha will commence at 11 am today, marking the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to introduce the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, today, aimed at amending the Central Excise Act, 1944.

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties are set to meet inside the Parliament at 10 am to formulate strategy as Parliament commences today for the Winter Session. The Opposition parties are likely to rake up issues such as SIR and Delhi blast.