New Delhi, November 25 (UITV)- Many important issues and bills are expected to be discussed in the winter session of Parliament starting today, Monday. This session will start from November 25 and will run till December 20. 16 bills have been listed in the session, of which the Waqf Amendment Bill is prominent. The Waqf Amendment Bill will be presented for consideration and passage after the report is submitted by the Joint Committee of both the Houses.
Under the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, an important step has been taken towards making Parliament paperless. Electronic tabs have been installed on four counters in the lobby of the Lok Sabha chamber, through which MPs can mark their attendance using digital pens. This initiative has been taken with the aim of making the proceedings in Parliament more smooth and environmentally conscious.
Many important national and regional issues are likely to be discussed during the session. The Congress party is preparing to raise matters related to Manipur violence and Waqf properties. Apart from this, Rajya Sabha MP Ranjit Ranjan has demanded a short-term discussion on rising air pollution in Delhi. He wrote a letter to the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha on November 22, saying that air pollution is not a new issue, but it has been a matter of concern for three decades.
Ranjit Ranjan said in his letter about Delhi’s pollution, “Every winter in the National Capital Region, people struggle to breathe clean air and face respiratory diseases. Strict steps should be taken immediately to stop pollution.”
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Before the session, on Sunday, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju called for peaceful functioning of Parliament during an all-party meeting. He said that the government is ready to discuss every topic, provided the proceedings of the House run smoothly. He appealed to all the members for cooperation and said that everyone’s participation is necessary to make the winter session a success.
TDP MPs have demanded discussion in Parliament on all major issues related to Andhra Pradesh. At the same time, CPI (M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has given a zero hour notice demanding special financial assistance from the Central Government for the people affected by the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala.
A special program will be organized during the winter session on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. This program will be organized in the Central Hall of the Old Parliament House, where tribute will be paid to the Constitution makers. This will be an occasion to remember the values of the Constitution and democracy and to express commitment to them.
The Waqf Amendment Bill is prominent among the bills to be introduced in the session. It has been prepared with the aim of improving the management of properties related to the Muslim community. Apart from this, the government is also ready to discuss other bills, which are related to the development of the country and public welfare.
This winter session of Parliament will become a platform for discussion on many important issues and bills. Topics like Manipur violence, air pollution, Waqf properties and regional development will be at the center of discussion. During the discussion between the government and the opposition, an attempt will be made to build discussions and consensus. This session will not only be an opportunity to advance legislative work, but will also demonstrate the strength of democracy and respect for the Constitution.
