The ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, which has seen frequent disruptions and adjournments, is now witnessing a key two-day debate in the Lok Sabha to mark 75 years of India’s Constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to respond to the debate on Saturday.
The debate comes after several days of chaos in Parliament over various issues, including allegations involving Congress and billionaire George Soros, and unrest in Sambhal and Manipur.
Key developments in today’s session include:
- Debut Speech: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will give her debut speech in the Lok Sabha today, marking a significant moment in her political career.
- BJP and Congress Strategy: Both BJP and Congress have issued a three-line whip, urging all their members to be present in the House on December 13 and 14.
- Constitution Debate: The discussion, aimed at celebrating the Constitution’s 75th anniversary, will be initiated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The debate will continue through Friday, with Prime Minister Modi’s reply scheduled for Saturday.
Earlier, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to the media, accusing the government of undermining constitutional principles and misusing autonomous bodies. He emphasized the need for a healthy debate on the state of governance in India.
Meanwhile, other issues like India’s concerns about the situation in West Asia and the safety of Indian nationals abroad were also addressed in the session.
