Winter Session of Parliament Begins: Key Bills and Opposition’s Agenda
New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, with three significant bills on the agenda. Following the NDA’s sweeping victories in Haryana and Maharashtra, the government enters the session on stronger footing.
Key Highlights:
- INDIA Bloc Strategy Meeting:
Opposition floor leaders are set to meet this morning in Parliament House to finalize their strategy. - Manipur and Unemployment Issues:
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari highlighted plans to raise issues like the deteriorating law and order in Manipur, unemployment, and rising pollution in northern India. - Opposition on Backfoot:
The Opposition faces a weakened position after recent electoral setbacks in Maharashtra and Haryana. - Government-All Party Meeting:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with floor leaders of all political parties on Sunday to ensure smooth parliamentary proceedings. - Call for Cooperation:
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all party leaders to cooperate for the efficient functioning of both Houses. - Session Duration and Key Bills:
Scheduled to run until December 20, the session will consider the Waqf Amendment Bill, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, and other critical legislation. - Banking and Railway Bills:
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill and a bill to amend the Railway Act will be tabled in the Lok Sabha. - Speculation on ‘One Nation One Election’:
There is speculation that the government may introduce the ‘One Nation One Election’ bill, an initiative emphasized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. - Banking Sector Amendments:
The Banking Laws Amendment Bill aims to revise key legislation, including the RBI Act, Banking Regulation Act, and State Bank of India Act. - Aircraft Regulation Bill in Rajya Sabha:
The Rajya Sabha is set to discuss the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, focusing on regulating aircraft design, manufacture, operation, and trade.
The session is expected to witness intense debates as the government pushes its legislative agenda and the Opposition highlights pressing national issues.
