The Winter Session of Parliament is poised for another day of potential deadlock as the second day commences. The Lok Sabha was forced into a full adjournment on its opening day due to opposition protests demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across multiple states. The initial proceedings were largely consumed by these disruptions.
Key issues dominating discussions on Day 2 are likely to include the critical environmental situation in Delhi, characterized by severe pollution. The controversial SIR voter roll updates and accusations of electoral malpractice, termed ‘vote chori’, are expected to fuel intense parliamentary debate and opposition challenges.
In a notable event, the Rajya Sabha welcomed the Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, as its new Chairman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation for the Chairman’s extensive background. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the Chairman and promised his party’s support, while also stressing the need for balanced treatment of all members in the chamber.