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Parliament Winter Session LIVE |'No drama please' Modi to opposition; Congress moves adjournment motion in LS over SIR

Parliament Winter Session to begin today The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, with the government set to push through an extensive legislative agenda that includes 14 Bills. The session comes amid heightened tensions between the ruling NDA and the Opposition, with the latter demanding debates on issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the recent suicides of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and national security concerns following the Delhi car blast. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasised that the House will function as per established rules, while Congress, DMK and other parties accused the government of curtailing democracy by reducing the session to just 15 sittings, down from the usual 20. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Atomic Energy Bill, which seeks to regulate atomic energy while enabling private sector participation, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, and proposals to levy excise duty and cess on tobacco products and pan masala. Opposition parties are pressing for discussions on price rise, unemployment, federalism, and delays in passing state legislature bills. They also intend to debate the recently passed Labour Codes, economic security, air pollution, and Indias foreign policy. The government, meanwhile, is promoting discussions on the 150th anniversary of the composition of Vande Mataram, though most Opposition parties expressed little interest in the proposal during all-party meetings. The Lok Sabha has earmarked 10 hours for the discussion, with the date to be decided by Speaker Om Birla. This Winter Session, the first after the NDAs emphatic Bihar Assembly victory, is expected to be closely watched as both sides seek to project their political strengths in Parliament. Speaker Om Birla urges MPs to uphold duty, dignity and democratic values as Winter Session begins Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla posted on X ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session, saying the sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins today with Parliament serving as the highest platform for expressing the nations expectations and democratic values. He said each session reinforces duty, dignity and public welfare, and urged all MPs to uphold healthy parliamentary traditions and ensure a productive, meaningful session through active participation. PM Modi says first-time MPs must get chance to speak, warns against drama in Parliament Speaking to the media as the Winter Session of Parliament begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said newly elected MPs are growing frustrated because they are not getting opportunities to speak about their constituencies and raise issues of national importance. He stressed that first-time MPs, across party lines, must be given space in the House. There are many places to do drama; there is space for that, but not here, the Prime Minister said. PM Modi urges Opposition to rise above Bihar poll defeat, focus on real issues in Winter Session Addressing the media as Parliaments Winter Session begins, PM Narendra Modi said India has demonstrated that democracy can deliver and the world has witnessed the countrys economic strength alongside its democratic processes. He stressed that the focus of the session should be on substantive national issues and the responsibilities of public representatives. Modi called on the Opposition to raise strong, real issues in the House while overcoming the disappointment of Bihar election results. The panic of defeat should not become a ground for debate, he said, adding that some parties still seem unable to digest their losses despite the time elapsed since the elections. Highlighting the importance of balanced governance, the Prime Minister urged MPs to handle public expectations with responsibility while thinking about the future of the country. He said this session should concentrate on what Parliament envisions for the nation and how it plans to address the countrys pressing challenges. Gogoi moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over electoral roll irregularities Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, citing vulnerabilities in voter lists that threaten free and fair elections and undermine public trust in the electoral system. Congress MP Venugopal moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over SIR crisis KC Venugopal served an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the grave crisis from the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision, citing pressure on BLOs, multiple deaths, and widespread public confusion. PM Modi begins address PM Modi has begun his address to the media ahead of the winter session of the parliament. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrives at Parliament to preside over Rajya Sabha for first time Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan reached Parliament ahead of the Winter Session, set to preside over the Upper House for the first time since his election. #WATCH | Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan arrives at the Parliament, ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament today He will preside over the Rajya Sabha for the first time after being elected as the Vice President of India pic.twitter.com/HStQuQOdjn ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2025 PM Modi to address media shortly Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to brief the media before the opening of the Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha at Hans Dwar, Parliament House