Lok Sabha sees adjournments, RS walkout over SIR; govt says not averse to discussion
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Dated:- 1-12-2025
PTI
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The first day of the Winter session witnessed repeated adjournments of the Lok Sabha and an opposition walkout from the Rajya Sabha over demand for a debate on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as the government asserted that it is not averse to a discussion but a timeline cannot be set.
Interacting with reporters in Parliament House complex before the start of the session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Opposition, accusing it of turning Parliament into a “warm up arena” for elections or as an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat, and offered to give them tips to
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satisfied with the minister's response, members of several opposition parties staged a walkout from the Upper House.
Responding to the opposition parties' demand to start an immediate discussion on the ongoing SIR exercise in nine states and three Union territories, Rijiju sought more time to respond to the matter.
Rajya Sabha Chairperson C P Radhakrishnan had earlier disallowed notices given by nine opposition members on several issues, including a discussion on SIR, leading to protests by the Opposition.
Separately, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury triggered a row when she arrived in Parliament with a rescued stray in her car.
As some ruling party MPs accused her of indulging in drama, the former Union minister hit back saying “those
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he northeastern state. The Bill was introduced on Monday itself and cleared after a brief debate.
It was the first day of Radhakrishnan as the presiding officer after being elected as the vice president in September following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Addressing the House, Radhakrishnan urged members to uphold the Constitution and follow parliamentary norms while adhering to the 'Lakshman Rekha' as envisaged under the rules of the Upper House.
He also called upon members to respect institutions and understand their responsibilities towards the nation.
Welcoming the new Chair, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the rise of Radhakrishnan from an ordinary background to the office of Vice President reflects the true str
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