Parliament session to begin today: Waqf bill and Manipur issue on agenda

The Parliament session is set to begin on Monday, with a packed agenda featuring key discussions, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill. The session is scheduled to conclude on December 20, with no sittings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on November 26 to observe Constitution Day.

A range of bills is listed for introduction, consideration, and passage, including the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, the Bills of Lading Bill, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, the Railways (Amendment) Bill, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill.

Other bills on the docket include the Boilers Bill, the Rashtriya Sahkari Vishwavidyalaya Bill, the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill, the Merchant Shipping Bill, the Coastal Shipping Bill, and the Indian Ports Bill.

In parallel, the leaders of the INDIA bloc are scheduled to meet today at the Parliament House to deliberate on the opposition’s strategy. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, is expected to lead the discussions.

Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has emphasized the government’s readiness to discuss any topic, urging a peaceful and productive session. Speaking to reporters on Sunday after the all-party meeting on November 24, Rijiju stated, “A total of 42 leaders from 30 political parties were present in the meeting. Many topics were raised for discussion, but we hope for meaningful debates in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.” He added, “The government is ready to discuss any topic. Our only request is that the House functions smoothly without disruptions. Cooperation and participation from all members are essential to ensure a successful winter session.