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

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (Sansad TV via PTI Photo)
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (Sansad TV via PTI Photo)

3 min read Last Updated : Dec 01 2025 | 2:55 PM IST

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.

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First Published: Dec 01 2025 | 9:14 AM IST