New Delhi, Dec 1 (LatestNewsX) – As Parliament’s 19‑day Winter Session opened on Monday, opposition leaders made a biting critique of the government, accusing it of curtailing debate and eroding accountability.
In remarks to LatestNewsX, Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “It is very clear that they have no intention of letting Parliament function. They sit in arrogance, believing they will maintain power everywhere and that they have no need to follow parliamentary procedures.” She added, “When you bring 13 bills for action in just 15 days, it becomes evident that they do not want any comprehensive discussion; they want these bills to pass amidst disruption.”
Congress national spokesperson Surendra Rajput echoed those concerns, pointing out how the brief session would limit meaningful exchange. He said, “Parliament sessions are for the people. The Opposition raises the voice of the people. It is the responsibility of the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and the BJP government to allow Opposition issues to be raised in the House. The government should not obstruct Parliament and must let the Opposition raise its issues. The government should prioritise matters of public interest.”
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat also questioned the government’s approach, stating, “This is the Winter Session, and it seems the government has shrunk its responsibilities, calling such a short session. It is evident the government is avoiding accountability.”
These comments come as the 19‑day session, featuring 15 sittings until December 19, kicked off on Monday. The government has set an ambitious legislative agenda, planning to present 13 bills – among them the Atomic Energy Bill, Central Excise Amendment Bill, Health Security‑National Security Cess Bill, and the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025.
While the ruling coalition pushes its bills forward, the opposition has already signaled that it will bring up matters like the SIR controversy, national security concerns, new labour codes, the role of Governors, and pending dues owed to states. With only 15 sittings to cover a long list, critics warn there will be little room for thorough debate on these pressing issues.
The Winter Session is poised to be a tense showdown, with the opposition intent on holding the government to account and scrutinising key legislation and policies, even as the government moves to fast‑track its priorities.
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