The Winter Session of Parliament witnessed significant disruption on its opening day, as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were forced to adjourn their proceedings until 2 PM. The adjournment came following vociferous protests by Opposition members in the Upper House over a key issue.
Opposition MPs Storm the Well of Rajya Sabha
As soon as the routine laying of papers was concluded in the Rajya Sabha, the scene turned chaotic. Members of Parliament from the Opposition benches collectively trooped into the well of the House. They raised slogans and held placards, creating an uproar that halted the day's scheduled business.
The core of their protest was a demand for an immediate discussion on the ongoing electoral rolls revision exercise. The Opposition has been raising concerns about the process, and they sought to bring the matter to the forefront of parliamentary debate as the session commenced.
Proceedings Halted, Houses Adjourned
With the protests showing no signs of abating and the House becoming unruly, the presiding officers in both chambers had little choice but to adjourn the proceedings. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned first, followed shortly by the Lok Sabha. Both Houses were officially adjourned till 2 PM on Monday, December 2, 2025.
This development marks a rocky start to the Parliament Winter Session 2025, which is expected to discuss crucial legislative business. The adjournment represents valuable lost time for government business and highlights the deep-seated tensions on certain issues between the treasury and opposition benches.
Focus on the Electoral Rolls and SIR
The specific trigger for the protest, as cited by the protesting MPs, was the demand for a discussion on the revision of electoral rolls. This process, which is periodically undertaken by the Election Commission, has become a point of political contention. The Opposition's insistence on discussing it underlines the political sensitivity surrounding voter lists and the upcoming electoral cycle.
The brief proceedings before the adjournment also included the laying of the SIR (Statement of Infrastructure and Resources) in the Rajya Sabha. However, this routine administrative report was quickly overshadowed by the escalating protest from the Opposition members.
The adjournment till the afternoon leaves open the question of whether the government and the opposition will find a way to allow smoother functioning of Parliament for the remainder of the day and the session ahead. All eyes will be on the post-2 PM proceedings to see if a compromise is reached or if the stalemate continues.
