Session Concludes
The Winter Session 2024 of Indian Parliament concluded with several key bills passed amid significant controversies, including clashes over Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's legacy and multiple opposition walkouts.
Session Overview
Parliamentary business:
Duration
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start date | November 25, 2024 |
| End date | December 20, 2024 |
| Scheduled sittings | 20 days |
| Productivity | Mixed |
Key Legislation
Bills passed:
Major Laws
| Bill | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Banking Laws Amendment | Nominee regulations |
| Disaster Management Amendment | Proactive approach |
| Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak | Aviation reform |
| One Nation One Election | Referred to JPC |
| Waqf Amendment | Referred to JPC |
Ambedkar Controversy
Major flashpoint:
The Dispute
| Event | Context |
|---|---|
| Home Minister remarks | Ambedkar reference |
| Opposition reaction | Demanded apology |
| BJP response | Context distortion claim |
| Protests | Inside and outside House |
Opposition Walkouts
Parliamentary disruption:
Key Walkouts
| Issue | Parties |
|---|---|
| Ambedkar row | INDIA bloc |
| Adani matter | Opposition demand |
| Various bills | Protest walkouts |
Vice President Motion
Historic move:
No-Confidence Motion
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Against | VP Jagdeep Dhankhar |
| Moved by | INDIA bloc |
| Grounds | Partisan conduct |
| Outcome | Not debated/voted |
Constitution Debate
75th anniversary:
Discussions
| Topic | Nature |
|---|---|
| Constitution's legacy | Celebrated |
| Different interpretations | BJP vs Opposition |
| Ambedkar | Both sides claimed legacy |
Government's Assessment
Ruling party view:
Claims
| Point | Statement |
|---|---|
| Bills passed | Significant legislation |
| Opposition | Blamed for disruption |
| Productivity | Claimed success |
Opposition's Critique
INDIA bloc position:
Grievances
| Complaint | Issue |
|---|---|
| Silencing | Voice suppressed |
| Issues ignored | Adani, unemployment |
| Democratic deficit | Claimed |
Rajya Sabha Dynamics
Upper House:
Proceedings
| Aspect | Status |
|---|---|
| Debates | Some conducted |
| Disruptions | Frequent |
| Bills | Several passed |
| Deputy Chairman | Conducted proceedings |
Key Debates
Notable discussions:
Topics Discussed
- Constitution Day speech
- Economic policy
- Foreign affairs
- Farmer issues
- Price rise
Looking Ahead
Budget Session 2025:
Expectations
| Event | Expected |
|---|---|
| Date | Late January/February |
| Union Budget | February 1, 2025 |
| Economic Survey | Day before budget |
| Key focus | Economy, elections |
Parliament's Winter Session reflected the highly polarized political environment with limited areas of agreement between treasury and opposition benches.
