New Delhi: India’s political landscape is set to heat up as Parliament’s winter session is scheduled to commence on November 25th and run until December 20th. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the dates on Tuesday on his X account. The session is likely to be marked by several crucial bills and discussions, including the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the much-debated One Nation One Election proposal.
“Hon’ble President, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session, 2024 from 25th November to 20th December, 2024 (subject to exigencies of parliamentary business). On 26th November, 2024 (Constitution Day), 75th Anniversary of the adoption of Constitution, the event would be celebrated in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan,” the minister posted on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is determined to push through the Waqf Amendment Bill, which has been the subject of considerable debate. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has been actively engaging with stakeholders across the country, aiming to address concerns and forge a consensus on this contentious legislation.
Prime Minister Modi has repeatedly championed the “One Nation One Election” concept, which aims to synchronise elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
“We are now working towards One Nation One Election, which will strengthen India’s democracy, give optimum outcome of India’s resources and the country will gain new momentum in achieving the dream of a developed India. Today, India is moving towards One Nation One Civil Code that is a Secular Civil Code,” he said.
This ambitious plan, aimed at streamlining the electoral process and optimising resources, has garnered support from the ruling party but faced strong opposition from the Congress, which deems it “impossible” to implement. “What PM Modi has said, he will not do it, because when it comes in the parliament, he has to take everybody into confidence, then only this will happen. This is impossible, ‘One Nation One Election’ is impossible,” ANI quoted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as saying.
