Winter Session of Parliament
The Winter session of Parliament concluded with notable productivity in both houses.
- Lok Sabha Productivity: Recorded a productivity rate of 111%.
- Rajya Sabha Productivity: Achieved 121% productivity.
Key Legislative Developments
- Passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), which aims to repeal MGNREGA.
- Engagement in politically-charged debates on the national song Vande Mataram and election reforms.
Speeches and Acknowledgments
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla thanked members for their cooperation and productivity during the 15 sittings.
- He urged members to stand for the national song Vande Mataram.
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan concluded the session with reflections on productivity and member conduct.
- He expressed strong disapproval of disruptions by opposition members during the VB-G RAM G Bill's passage.
- Emphasized the need for introspection to avoid future unruly behavior.
Session Highlights
- The 269th Session of Rajya Sabha was marked as "highly productive".
- Sittings spanned about 92 hours.
- There was a noticeable increase in Zero Hour Notices, with an average of over 84 notices per day, reflecting a 31% increase compared to previous sessions.
