The Winter Session of Parliament ended a day earlier than scheduled with Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu expressing deep disappointment at the low productivity (48 per cent) of the upper house. Lok Sabha was also adjourned for the session, as the Opposition kept up a continuous clamour of protests in both houses. The government said it had completed ‘essential government business’, which was why the two houses were being adjourned ahead of schedule.
"The Rajya Sabha functioned much below its potential," Naidu said. "I urge you to introspect and reflect how this session could have been different and better. I

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