Parliament Winter Session LIVE: FM Sitharaman introduces Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha

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

2:54 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Deepender Singh Hooda begins discussion on Supplementary Demands for Grants

2:42 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Lok Sabha begins debate on Supplementary Demands for Grants 2025–26

The Lok Sabha on Friday took up discussion on the Supplementary Demands for Grants – First Batch for 2025–26.
 

The first batch seeks net additional spending of ₹41,455 crore, primarily for fertiliser and LPG subsidies. The House is also considering cut motions moved by members, enabling debate on specific allocations.

2:28 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: BJP MP seeks Aiims expansion using vacant Badarpur power plant land

A Delhi BJP MP has urged the Centre to use the vacant land from the shut Badarpur power plant to expand Aiims, saying it would greatly benefit people in the national capital.

 

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said Aiims faces severe infrastructure constraints, leading to long queues for treatment. Expanding the institute, he added, would help not only Delhi residents but patients from across the country.

2:20 PM

Parliament Session LIVE: Sudha Murthy seeks constitutional guarantee for early childhood education

MP Sudha Murthy moved a resolution urging the government to amend the Constitution to add Article 21(b), guaranteeing free and compulsory early childhood care and education for children aged 3 to 6.

 

She praised Anganwadi workers as the scheme marks 50 years, recalling its 1975 launch to support mothers and children up to age six. Murthy also highlighted the 2002 Vajpayee-era amendment that made education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 and placed ECCE under the Directive Principles. Calling education a “magic wand”, she said it transforms lives and strengthens society and the economy.

2:10 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Both Houses reconvene proceedings

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha reconvened after brief adjournments following an uproar in the Lower House.

Earlier, a ruckus broke out in the Lok Sabha after BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused the DMK government of allowing police to lathi-charge Hindus in Madurai for demanding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram Hill.

Thakur alleged that Tamil Nadu has become “a symbol of anti-Sanatana Dharma”, citing ministers’ remarks, opposition to the Ram Temple ceremony, and the Madras High Court’s criticism of the state for not following its order on lighting the Deepam lamp. He said the incident amounted to contempt and questioned why Hindus were being “subjected to discrimination”.

 

1:51 PM

Parliament Session LIVE: Amit Shah was ‘mentally disturbed’ during debate on Vande Mataram, SIR, says Rahul

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said there was an acrimonious debate on Vande Mataram and SIR, during which Home Minister Amit Shah “lost his composure” as the opposition challenged what he described as the entire structure behind “vote theft”.

1:22 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Health of our future generations is at risk, says Rahul Gandhi

Following his speech in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi in an interaction with the media said, “I spoke about pollution in Delhi and other major cities, emphasising that it is a concern shared across parties. The health of future generations is in danger. I urged that the House hold a discussion focused on solutions rather than blame. Expert input should guide us. We must show the country that we are capable of working together to fight pollution.”

1:02 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha pays tribute to former Home Minister Shivraj Patil

Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil was remembered in the Rajya Sabha, with Chairman C P Radhakrishnan saying the country has lost an experienced statesman, an able administrator and a respected parliamentarian.

 

Patil, who represented Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha from 2004 to 2010, passed away at his hometown Latur on Friday morning at the age of 90.

12:59 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: PM Modi urges UP NDA MPs to boost public outreach, stay active on social media

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Uttar Pradesh NDA MPs during the Winter Session on Friday, urging them to strengthen public outreach through better use of technology and increased activity on social media, sources said.

 

He assured MPs of his full support, telling them, “Ye majdoor aapke saath khada, aap bas kaam kariye.” Modi also criticised the Congress for “waking up only before elections”, contrasting it with the NDA’s year-round work that he said often goes underpublicised.

12:50 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Govt ready for discussions on all key issues, Kiren Rijiju tells Lok Sabha

12:48 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: PT Usha calls for indigenous anti-doping kits to cut costs and delays

Nominated member PT Usha highlighted the need to develop indigenous anti-doping kits, noting that reliance on imports increases costs and delays testing cycles for sportspersons. She added that domestic production would also create new avenues for revenue and innovation.

12:40 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Govt ‘under pressure’ after Oppn push on key debates, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi praised his party MPs for their performance in the Vande Mataram and election reforms debates, saying the government appeared “under pressure” on both fronts, according to PTI.

 

At a review meeting with Congress MPs, Gandhi heard feedback on the session. Leaders said the party effectively raised issues such as IndiGo flight disruptions, air pollution and labour codes.

 

Gaurav Gogoi noted that Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra countered attempts to politicise the Vande Mataram debate, while Gandhi’s challenge to the home minister on “vote chori” visibly rattled him.

12:28 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses MSP availability queries in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to members' questions during  the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha on the availability of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers.

12:13 PM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rahul Gandhi urges Govt and Oppn to come together, discuss worsening AQI

11:55 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Congress LS MPs pass resolution honouring Shivraj Patil

Congress MPs passed a condolence motion honuring party leader Shivraj Patil who passed away today at the age of 90. The motion was passed during a review meeting chaired by Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi.

 

11:49 AM

Winter Session LIVE updates: AAP MP Sahney urges DGCA to restore pilot safety guidelines

AAP MP Dr Vikramjit Singh Sahney raised concerns regarding the circular on rest periods and reduced night landing guidelines for commercial pilots. He noted that the DGCA withdrew the circular at the end of November, which, he said, has compromised safety. Highlighting issues related to air safety, traffic management, and the current duopoly in the sector, he urged that the safety guidelines be reinstated without any compromise.

11:42 AM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Motion for election to the Central Silk Board moved and adopted in RS

A motion for the election to the Central Silk Board was moved by MoS Pabitra Margherita and adopted in the Rajya Sabha.

 

The motion stated: “In pursuance of Section 4(3)(c) and Section 4(5) of the Central Silk Board Act, 1948, read with Rule 5(1) of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955, this House shall proceed to elect, in the manner directed by the Chairman, one Member from among the Members of the House to serve as a member of the Central Silk Board.”

11:35 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: AAP MP Sanjay Singh speaks during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Sanjay Singh raised concerns during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha about the challenges faced by people at Siri Fort Sports Complex, highlighting that the area has turned into a liquor hub despite such activity being prohibited on the premises.

11:31 AM

Kiren Rijiju acknowledges Rajya Sabha should offer condolences to Shivraj Patil

Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in attendance. He informed the House that he had been present in the Lok Sabha earlier while condolences were offered for former Speaker Shivraj Patil, in line with parliamentary precedent. Another Union Minister had also been in the Lok Sabha to answer a question. He expressed his regret for not being present in Rajya Sabha at that time.

 

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari pointed out that Shivraj Patil was also a former Rajya Sabha member and should be honoured with condolences in this House. Mr. Rijiju agreed, noting that the proper procedure might not have been followed as Patil’s demise occurred earlier in the day.

 

11:20 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Lok Sabha pays tribute to former Speaker Shivraj Patil

Lok Sabha convened at 11 am, where Speaker Om Birla informed members of the demise of former Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away earlier today in Latur at the age of 90. He also paid tribute to the commandos killed in the 2001 Parliament attack. After observing a minute’s silence in their memory, the House was adjourned till noon.

11:17 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Rajya Sabha begins proceedings, uproar erupts

11:13 AM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Members protest in Rajya Sabha; house adjourned

As Chair CP Radhakrishnan called for papers to be laid on the table of the House, members objected, pointing out that no Cabinet minister was present. He directed that a minister be informed and brought to the House. With protests continuing, he adjourned proceedings for 10 minutes.

11:10 AM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm

10:47 AM

Rajya Sabha MP seeks constitutional status for 3 languages, recognition for tribal faiths

AITC MP Samirul Islam on Thursday urged the Centre to include Kurmali, Rajbanshi and Kamtapuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, and to formally recognise the Sarna and Shari faiths practised by tribal communities. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the West Bengal member said Kurmali is widely spoken across Jangalmahal districts, particularly in Purulia, Jhargram, Bankura and West Midnapore.

10:21 AM

Winter Session LIVE updates: Rahul Gandhi to chair review meeting with Congress Lok Sabha MPs

10:11 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Nadda targets Congress during Vande Mataram debate in RS

Yesterday, the Lok Sabha concluded its debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), while the Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. During the debate, Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda accused the Congress of being opportunistic and failing to give the national song the respect it deserved.

9:47 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to table bills in Lok Sabha today

Today, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal (Ministry of Law and Justice) will lay the Annual Report and Audited Accounts of the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, for 2024-25, along with the government’s review of its working in both Hindi and English.

9:24 AM

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Tenth day proceedings to resume in both houses

The tenth day of the Winter Session of Parliament begins today, with discussions scheduled on multiple issues.