Nov 30, 2025 (New Delhi): Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, the government convened an all-party meeting on Sunday at Parliament House, bringing together leaders across the political spectrum on the eve of a short but high-stakes session.
The Winter Session of Parliament begins on Monday and will conclude on December 19. This year’s session has been scheduled for 15 sittings, a notable reduction from the usual 20 sittings, marking one of the more condensed winter sessions in recent years.
Earlier in the day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held separate consultations with floor leaders of political parties from both Houses. A Business Advisory Committee meeting is also scheduled for Sunday evening, followed by a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha later in the week.
Addressing reporters ahead of the meeting, Rijiju urged restraint, emphasising that parliamentary debates should be constructive and disruption-free. “Since it’s the winter season, we hope everyone works with a cool head and avoids heated exchanges. Debate is part of Parliament, and I hope there will be no disturbances. Working with a calm mindset will benefit the nation and ensure the session runs smoothly,” he said.
According to agency inputs, the meeting reportedly witnessed the opposition flagging a range of issues it wants to raise in both Houses, including the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, the recent Delhi blast, and key foreign policy concerns. The government, meanwhile, outlined its legislative priorities and sought cooperation for the smooth conduct of proceedings.
