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Winter Session of Parliament Begins with Key Bills and Opposition Strategy

  • 25 Nov 2024 01:15 AM
  • WinterSession, Parliament, OneNationOneElection, OppositionStrategy

The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, bringing with it the discussion of three crucial bills. Following the NDA's significant victories in Haryana and Maharashtra, the government enters the session with renewed strength. The session is expected to continue until December 20 and will address several important pieces of legislation.

  1. Opposition Strategy: Today, the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet in Parliament to finalize their strategy. Congress's Pramod Tiwari expressed concerns about issues like the ongoing violence and lawlessness in Manipur, unemployment, and worsening pollution in northern India.

  2. Government's Position: Despite the Opposition's efforts, the ruling government is likely to have a stronger footing following their recent electoral wins. The Opposition is seen as weakened after significant defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana.

  3. Political Meetings: Over the weekend, the government held discussions with floor leaders of all political parties, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeking cooperation for the smooth functioning of Parliament.

  4. Key Bills for Discussion: Among the major bills expected to be discussed are the Waqf Amendment Bill, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, and the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill. Also, a bill to amend the Railway Act will be tabled in the Lok Sabha.

  5. Speculation on 'One Nation One Election': There is also speculation that the government may introduce the 'One Nation One Election' bill during the session, which has been a key point in Prime Minister Modi's recent speeches.

  6. Focus on Banking Laws: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill will further amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, the Banking Regulation Act, the State Bank of India Act, and the Banking Companies Act.

  7. Rajya Sabha Legislation: In the Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 bill will be discussed, aiming to regulate the design, manufacture, and operation of aircraft in India.

This Winter Session promises to be pivotal in shaping legislative decisions, with both the government and the Opposition preparing to engage in critical debates on national issues.

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