Published: 1 December 2025Deccan HeraldGovernance

Parliament Day 2: Both Houses Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests on Electoral Roll Revision

AQuick answer

Both Houses adjourned on Day 2 over SIR protests; floor leaders agreed to discuss issue on Dec 9-10.

Key facts

Second day of Parliament's Winter Session (December 2) saw both Houses adjourned amid opposition protests over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Opposition demanded full debate on alleged irregularities in voter list revision process and role of booth level officers (BLOs)
SIR issue scheduled for discussion on December 9-10 after floor leaders' meeting
Government expressed disappointment at loss of productive time with several economic bills pending
Previous session (Rajya Sabha) saw only 40% productivity due to frequent adjournments

The second day of Parliament's Winter Session on December 2 saw both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned amid continued opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition parties demanded a full debate on the alleged irregularities in the voter list revision process and the role of booth level officers (BLOs).

A meeting of floor leaders from both ruling and opposition parties was convened to find a way forward. It was decided that the SIR issue would be addressed for discussion on December 9-10. The government expressed disappointment at the loss of productive time, noting that several important economic bills were pending. Rajya Sabha productivity remained a concern after the previous session saw only 40% productivity due to frequent adjournments.

Mains angle

Q: Analyse the disruption of Parliament's Winter Session on 2 December 2025 due to opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and its implications for legislative productivity and electoral trust.

Answer (50 words):

Both Houses were adjourned on 2 December 2025 amid opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the role of booth level officers. Floor leaders agreed to discuss the issue on 9-10 December. Rajya Sabha productivity had dropped to 40 per cent last session, worrying the government.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in both Houses on the second day of the Winter Session?

On December 2, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid continued opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

What did opposition parties demand during the protests?

Opposition parties demanded a full debate on alleged irregularities in the voter list revision process and the role of booth level officers.

What did floor leaders decide about discussion of the SIR issue?

A meeting of floor leaders from both ruling and opposition parties was convened. It was decided that the SIR issue would be addressed for discussion on December 9-10.

What productivity concerns did the government note?

The government expressed disappointment over the loss of productive time and said several important economic bills were pending. Rajya Sabha productivity was also a concern after the previous session saw only 40% productivity due to frequent adjournments.

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