The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament begins today – The Winter Session of Parliament begins on Monday and will continue until December 19th. The Prime Minister will address the media on the first day.
Parliament’s Winter Session Begins – Preparations and Issues to Be Discussed
The Winter Session of Parliament began today in the national capital, Delhi. This session began on Monday, December 1st, 2025, and will continue until December 19th, 2025.
Preparations for this occasion have already begun on both sides – the government and the opposition. The government has scheduled a media briefing for the first day, while the opposition has prepared to debate several sensitive issues.
Key Dates and Format
- Session Date: December 1st, 2025, to December 19th, 2025.
- Total Number of Sittings: 15 sittings are scheduled.
- Parliamentary House: This is the sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, and both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will run simultaneously.
Government Agenda: Key Bills and Reform Proposals
The government has set a substantial legislative agenda for this winter session—including several important and controversial bills.
Key Proposed Bills
The government’s list includes the following key bills:
- Atomic Energy Bill, 2025—A law relating to the nuclear energy sector in India; the possibility of allowing the private sector to participate in nuclear energy-related work.
- Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025—Establishment of a centralized commission to reform the higher education sector.
- Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025—Amendments to insurance laws.
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025—Reforms to the law governing bankruptcy and debt resolution.
- National Highways (Amendment) Bill, 2025—An amendment bill relating to national highways.
- Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — Amendments to the law related to excise duty.
- Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025 — A bill to impose a cess for health security and national security.
- Other bills: Amendments to corporate law, a new code on the securities market, changes to arbitration laws, the Repealing & Amending Bill, and others.
In addition, work is also underway on the financial side—the first supplementary demands for grants for 2025-26 are to be introduced, which will be brought to the House for discussion and approval. The government is aiming to make this session “reformative and economy-oriented” to advance ongoing economic, educational, and national security reforms.
Opposition Preparations and Potential for Conflict
While the government is focusing on its legislative agenda, the opposition has devised a strategy to create a ruckus in the House over some sensitive issues.
Key Controversial Issues
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls — The process of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: The opposition is calling this a sensitive issue, alleging that it could lead to widespread “mess” in the electoral rolls and undermine the democratic process. Several parties are demanding a discussion on this issue.
- Air pollution, national security — particularly in light of recent incidents in the capital Delhi — have raised concerns about pollution.
- Traditional Parliamentary Procedures and Structure — The opposition argues that this session is short, and thus, major issues will not be adequately discussed. The opposition is calling it a “short session.”
Opposition parties have signaled they will create a ruckus in the House from the very first day — primarily over the SIR.
Day One Agenda: Media Interactions, Briefings, and Bill Introductions
Legislative work will be very busy for today’s first day (December 1). First, Narendra Modi will address the media—his briefing is scheduled for 10:00 am. This typically sets the tone for the session.
In particular, it is being said that a Privileges Committee in the Rajya Sabha will submit its report to the House—controversies related to that report may be discussed.
At the same time, the government will introduce several new and important bills in the Lok Sabha:
- Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025,
- Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025,
- Health Security/National Security Cess Bill, 2025,
along with the Supplementary Demands for Grants (First Batch) for 2025-26.
In addition, the swearing-in ceremony of three newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs may also take place on the first day.
First Signs of the Session—Dialogue or Conflict?
From the very beginning of this session, it has become clear that it could become a platform for political conflict and confrontation, more than just traditional “legislative debate.” The opposition has already begun preparing to raise issues such as the SIR, air pollution, and security in the House.
The government has also made it clear that it is determined to advance its legal reform agenda and is appealing for cooperation.
In particular, given the session’s duration (15 sittings) and the number of bills (10–14 major bills), this session could be both “intense and intense”—where discussions on development and reform will be prominent, as well as democratic debate, opposition challenges, and political strategies.
Conclusion: The Winter Session of 2025—Both Opportunities and Tensions
This Winter Session of 2025—where the government is going to introduce several major bills and reforms—