Parliament Winter Session: How did it go? How much work was done in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Parliament Winter Session 2025 saw key debates in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, along with disruptions over alleged SIR vote theft and other issues. Read the full story.

Parliament Winter Session: The winter session of Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday. The Rajya Sabha conducted legislative business for approximately 92 hours, achieving a productivity of 121 per cent. The Lok Sabha's productivity stood at 111 per cent, with discussions lasting 92 hours and 25 minutes.

In the Rajya Sabha, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that this session held special significance for him as it was his first time presiding over the Rajya Sabha after assuming office. He noted that the number of issues raised during Zero Hour significantly exceeded previous records, with an average of over 15 matters raised daily, approximately 50 per cent more than in the last two sessions. He added that the display of placards by some opposition members on Thursday, disrupting the minister's speech and tearing up papers, was not in line with decorum and that members would reflect on this.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Expresses Gratitude

As soon as the Lok Sabha proceedings began, Speaker Om Birla informed the House that the session's productivity was 111 per cent. He then adjourned the proceedings sine die, expressing gratitude to all MPs for their cooperation in running the House.

Highlights of the Session:

Rajya Sabha:

1. A two-day discussion on 'Vande Mataram' took place, with 82 members participating.
2. A three-day discussion on electoral reforms saw participation from 57 members.
3. Private Member's Bills: 59 were introduced.
4. A total of 58 starred questions were asked.
5. 208 Zero Hour notices and 87 special mentions were raised.

Lok Sabha:

1. A discussion on 'Vande Mataram' lasted for 11 hours and 32 minutes, with 65 members participating.
2. The discussion on electoral reforms spanned approximately 13 hours, with 63 members participating.
3. During the session, 10 government bills were introduced and 8 bills were passed.
4. 300 starred questions were taken up, with oral answers provided for 72 starred questions. A total of 3449 unstarred questions were accepted.
5. 137 bills were introduced by private members.