Parliament Winter Session LIVE: LS passes Manipur GST reform bill; House adjourned for the day

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

2:55 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Modi controls voters, says TMC MP as he contrasts ‘neeti’ and ‘nara’

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday criticised PM Modi’s remark that “focus should be on neeti, not nara,” alleging that the government controls voters through the Election Commission. He said, “When policy and democracy are finished, what remains are slogans. Now, it is not the people but Modi’s selected individuals who decide who forms the government.”

 

On Bengal, he asserted that Mamata Banerjee will return as Chief Minister in 2026, predicting BJP will fail to win even 30 seats.

2:34 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Govt ‘hijacking democracy’ by ignoring Opposition agenda, says Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi accused the government of sidelining Opposition voices in Parliament, saying none of their issues had been listed for discussion during the Winter Session.

 

He questioned the purpose of convening all-party meetings “if the Opposition’s priorities are ignored”, and reiterated the demand for a debate on the electoral process. The government, he alleged, was “hijacking democracy, Parliament and its decorum” by pushing only its own agenda.

2:21 PM

Parliament LIVE: ‘The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025’ passed in LS

2:10 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Lok Sabha resumes proceedings amid Oppn protest over SIR

1:46 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: FM introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco, new cess on pan masala

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and to impose a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. The proposed levy will replace the current GST compensation cess on these sin goods.

1:23 PM

Oppn can build drama school and perform there, Parliament is made from public's money: Ravi Kishan

BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Monday urged the Opposition to allow both Houses to function smoothly as the Winter Session began, saying that if they wish to “stage drama”, they should do so elsewhere and not disrupt proceedings in Parliament, which he said runs on public money.

12:45 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rijiju cautions Kharge in Rajya Sabha, says dignity of Chair must be upheld

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju rebuked Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha, cautioning him and other Opposition members against undermining the dignity of the Chair.

 

During exchanges linked to the farewell of the former Chairman and political remarks in the House, Rijiju said, “Don’t tarnish the dignity of the Chair,” urging members to uphold decorum.

12:20 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid Oppn sloganeering

12:19 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: FM Sitharaman introduces the GST reform bill in Lok Sabha

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the GST reform bill in Lok Sabha amid opposition's sloganeering for discussion over SIR.

11:47 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Mallikarjun Kharge questions former V-P Dhankhar's exit in Upper House

On Monday, while welcoming the new Vice President and Rajya Sabha chair CP Radhakrishnan, leader of opposition in Mallikarjun Kharge raised questions on the 'untimely' exit of the former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar without a formal farewell. BJP's members including Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and JP Nadda slammed the opposition for bringing 'irrelevant' matters on a solemn occassion.

11:33 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: PM welcomes Rajya Sabha Chair, assures House will uphold dignity and decorum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson CP Radhakrishnan to the Upper House, assuring full cooperation from all members in maintaining its dignity.

 

He said MPs would uphold decorum and respect for the Chair. “Our Chairman comes from a simple farmer’s family and has dedicated his life to social service. Politics has been one aspect, but service to society has been his core. He is an inspiration and guide for all those committed to social work,” Modi said.

11:16 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: LS Speaker lauds Indian athletes for their performances

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday congratulated Indian athletes for their recent achievements, including the women’s cricket team’s World Cup win and the Indian blind women’s cricket team’s triumph. He also applauded the success of the women’s kabaddi team and other sportspersons who have brought laurels to the country.

11:05 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Om Birla condoles demise of past members of the House including Dharmendra

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla condoled the demise of five past members of the House including Bollywood legend Dharmndra. He urged the members of he House to keep a two-minte silence to honour the departed souls.

10:57 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Raising public issues in Parliament ‘not drama’, says Priyanka

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on avoiding theatrics in Parliament, saying that raising people’s concerns was not “drama”.

 

She said issues such as elections, unemployment and pollution required thorough discussion in the House. “Election situation, sir, and pollution are huge issues. Let us discuss them. What is Parliament for? It’s not drama. Speaking about and raising issues is not drama. Drama is not allowing democratic discussions about issues that matter to the public,” she said.

10:44 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: PM Modi seeks more space for young MPs, says Parl needs policy not theatrics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged both Houses to ensure first-time and young MPs get adequate space to raise constituency concerns during the Winter Session.

 

Speaking ahead of the session’s start, he said many younger members felt they lacked opportunities to voice local issues. “Every party and every new-generation MP must benefit the House,” he said, requesting leaders to take this seriously.

 

PM Modi cautioned against turning Parliament into a venue for theatrics, saying the focus should remain on policy delivery, not slogans or protests. He called for constructive debate and productive work aligned with national priorities.

10:31 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: PM urges constructive Winter Session, asks Oppn to prioritise public interest

10:28 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Winter Session will support India’s progress, says PM Modi

10:09 AM

Parliament Session LIVE: YSRCP chief directs party MPs to raise Andhra Pradesh's key issues

YSRCP President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy instructed his party MPs to forcefully raise Andhra Pradesh’s key public concerns during the Winter Session of Parliament, beginning today at 11 am. He urged them to highlight the cyclone-hit farmers’ distress, lack of compensation and MSP support, discontinuation of free crop insurance, and confusion caused by the halt in e-crop enumeration.

 

Reddy also flagged the mass deletion of MGNREGA job cards, alleging it has hurt lakhs of rural workers, and demanded restoration of job cards and pending wage payments.

10:02 AM

Parliament Session LIVE: Cong MP Kiran Kumar Chamala hits back at Paswan's 'speed breaker' remark

Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala on Monday responded to Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s “speed breaker” remark, asserting that the Opposition’s role is to ensure debates on key issues.

 

He criticised the 15-day Winter Session, alleging the government wants to “rush through” business without allowing the Opposition to speak.

 

“Our job is not to become speed breakers but to ensure important issues are discussed,” Chamala said, also seeking a debate on the Bihar election results following the government’s cash transfer to women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.

9:51 AM

Parliament Session LIVE: Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan targets Delhi pollution crisis

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan will raise the issue of pollution in Delhi during Zero Hour on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament.

She said, “This is an important issue for the people of Delhi and the country. Your government is based in Delhi, yet elderly citizens and children are breathing toxic, poisonous air. The government knows everything; we just want to know whether it is taking this issue seriously or not. Many have lost their lives, and children are getting infected. You are taking away people’s right to live. We hope the House functions. The Opposition wants a wider discussion and an authentic solution to this issue.”

9:36 AM

Parliament Session LIVE: AAP MP Sanjay Singh seeks discussion on SIR in Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday submitted a Suspension of Business notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking an immediate discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories.

 

He alleged arbitrary voter deletions, especially in Bihar, where 65 lakh names were removed without proper verification, raising concerns of targeted disenfranchisement. Singh also flagged a “humanitarian crisis” for Booth Level Officers, claiming 16 deaths due to excessive workload and stress during the SIR exercise.

 

The second phase of SIR is underway in 12 regions, with the final rolls due on February 14, 2026.

9:24 AM

Parliament Session LIVE: FM Sitharaman likely to introduce Central Excise (Amendment) Bill

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to introduce the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 to fund national security and public health, with six hours allocated for discussion in the Lok Sabha. The Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025 is also likely to be introduced, with three hours set for debate.

9:00 AM

Parliament Session Live: Govt to push reforms, Oppn to raise key issues as parliament convenes today

Winter session of Parliament begins today with the government pushing its reforms agenda, including The Atomic Energy Bill, 2025 to open the civil nuclear sector to private players, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, and eight other draft legislations. The opposition is set to raise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and air pollution in Delhi. The three-week session, with 15 sittings, follows the BJP-led NDA’s Bihar Assembly election win and comes after a near washout of the Monsoon session.