On January 5, 2026, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs released its Year End Review 2025, highlighting significant legislative milestones and parliamentary proceedings completed during the calendar year. The President of India addressed both Houses of Parliament on January 31, 2025, formally commencing the Budget Session, after which the Motion of Thanks on the Presidents Address was discussed and adopted by both Houses following a reply from the Prime Minister. The Union Budget for 2025-26 was presented on February 1, 2025. The Appropriation Bill relating to the Demands for Grants for 2025-26 and the Finance Bill, 2025 were passed by the Lok Sabha on March 21, 2025 and March 25, 2025 respectively. A major parliamentary moment during the year was the special discussion on Indias response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack through Operation Sindoor, which was held in the Lok Sabha on July 28-29, 2025 and in the Rajya Sabha on July 29-30, 2025. As part of the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of Indias National Song Vande Mataram, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organised a mass singing of the full version of the song at its premises on November 7, 2025. The Review also detailed campaigns to advance paperless governance, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen record management practices. The document highlighted achievements in the implementation of the Motion of Thanks, passing key legislation, and coordinating between the government and Parliament on matters of national importance throughout 2025.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Year End Review 2025: Highlights Legislative Milestones, Operation Sindoor Debate, and Vande Mataram 150th Anniversary
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on January 5, 2026 released its Year End Review 2025 highlighting the Budget Session, passage of the Appropriation and Finance Bills 2025, the special discussion on Operation Sindoor in both Houses in July 2025, and the mass singing of Vande Mataram to mark its 150th anniversary on November 7, 2025.
Key facts
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs released its Year End Review 2025 on January 5, 2026
- President addressed both Houses of Parliament on January 31, 2025; Union Budget 2025-26 presented on February 1, 2025
- Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill 2025 passed by Lok Sabha on March 21 and March 25, 2025 respectively
- Special discussion on Operation Sindoor held in Lok Sabha (28-29 July 2025) and Rajya Sabha (29-30 July 2025)
- Mass singing of Vande Mataram organised on November 7, 2025 to mark 150 years of the National Song
- Review detailed campaigns for paperless governance, administrative efficiency and record management
Mains angle
Q: Summarise the key legislative and parliamentary milestones highlighted in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Year End Review 2025.
Answer (50 words):
Released on January 5, 2026, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Year End Review 2025 notes the Presidential address on January 31, Budget presentation on February 1, Finance Bill passage on March 25, Operation Sindoor special discussions in July, and the mass Vande Mataram singing marking 150 years on November 7.
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When was the special discussion on Operation Sindoor held in the Lok Sabha as per the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Year End Review 2025?
According to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Year End Review 2025, the special discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack was held in the Lok Sabha on July 28 and 29, 2025.
Source: Press Information Bureau
Frequently asked questions
When was the Union Budget 2025-26 presented in Parliament?
The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented on February 1, 2025.
When was the special discussion on Operation Sindoor held in the Lok Sabha?
The special discussion on Operation Sindoor was held in the Lok Sabha on July 28 and 29, 2025.
What was commemorated on November 7, 2025 at the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs?
On November 7, 2025, the Ministry organised a mass singing of the full version of Vande Mataram to mark the 150 years of the National Song.
When did the President of India address both Houses of Parliament in 2025?
The President of India addressed both Houses on January 31, 2025, formally commencing the Budget Session.
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