Published: 30 November 2025Business StandardGovernance
Parliament Winter Session 2025 Commences with 13 Bills on Agenda
The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on December 1, 2025, and was adjourned sine die on December 19. This is the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha. The government listed 13 Bills for consideration including the Atomic Energy Bill, Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, and the National Highways (Amendment) Bill.
The Opposition raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded discussions on farmer protests and the Manipur situation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all parties to ensure productive functioning of the session.
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Q: Examine the legislative agenda and contestations of Parliament's Winter Session 2025.
Answer (50 words):
Parliament's Winter Session commenced on 1 December 2025 until 19 December — the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and 269th of Rajya Sabha. The government listed 13 Bills including the Atomic Energy, Insurance Laws Amendment, Higher Education Commission, and National Highways Amendment. Opposition raised electoral rolls revision and farmer protests.
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How many Rajya Sabha seats go to polls on March 16, 2026?
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Winter Session of Parliament scheduled to run?
It commenced on December 1, 2025, and is scheduled to run until December 19.
Which Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions does it correspond to?
It is the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha.
Which Bills were listed for consideration during the session?
The government listed 13 Bills, including the Atomic Energy Bill, Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, Higher Education Commission of India Bill, and National Highways (Amendment) Bill.
What did the Opposition raise, and what did Kiren Rijiju urge?
The Opposition raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded discussions on farmer protests and the Manipur situation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all parties to ensure productive functioning of the session.
